What is Anxiety?
Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
What anxiety disorder is it when a person has panic attacks and is afraid of having more panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden, unexpected rush of intense anxiety symptoms that can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.
What is Panic disorder, but not everyone who has panic attacks has panic disorder.
Which of the following is a relaxation technique used to manage anxiety? a) Exposure Therapy b)Thought stopping c)Hypnosis d)Mindfulness
The answer is D. Mindfulness! Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.
Name two different practical things you can do about anxiety.
What is counselling, medications, support groups, and different types of self-help etc.
You may have an anxiety disorder if? a)It lasts for days b)It develops into a constant feeling of itchiness c)It begins to affect your everyday life d)All of the above
What is c, when anxiety lasts for weeks or months, develops into a constant sense of dread or begins to affect your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
What anxiety disorder is it when someone is a part of, or witnesses one or more distressing events. Which can cause harm to their mental health, including symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); some examples of traumatic events are war, assault and other crimes, accidents and natural disasters. In addition to other symptoms, a person suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can relive these events long after they’re over, through nightmares and flashbacks.
This popular survival horror game franchise features a protagonist who suffers from anxiety and PTSD, as they navigate a world overrun by infected monsters.
The Last of Us franchise! Ellie suffers from Anxiety and PTSD.
What is two common misconceptions about anxiety?
That it is a sign of weakness, that it can be easily overcome with willpower alone, and that it is a choice rather than a medical condition.
Which of the following is a symptom of a panic attack? a)Racing heartbeat b)Excessive hunger c)Sweating d)Hyperventilation
What is a, c & d, it was a trick question :)
What anxiety disorder is it when a person is terrified of social settings because they feel other people are judging them and they fear they’ll embarrass themselves.
What is Social anxiety. This is also known as social phobia.
What is the flight-or-flight response and how is it related to anxiety?
The fight or flight response is the body's natural response to a perceived threat. Anxiety triggers this response which can cause physical symptoms like increased heart rate and sweating.
There are a number of things about who you are that can put you at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder; name at least three.
What is: gender; age; personality factors; family history; social factors; occupation/occupational risk; and chronic illness.
Anxiety is the most common type of mental disorder affecting __% of America's population, in any given year. a)6% b)33% c)12% d)18%
What is d, 18%.
What anxiety disorder is it when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts, like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviours to try and reduce anxiety or distress.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts (these are called obsessions), like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviours to try and reduce anxiety or distress (these are called compulsions), like washing their hands hundreds of times a day.
What are two common co-occuring with anxiety?
depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders
Make an argument for when anxiety can be healthy?
some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
What is: The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
What is the name of the hormone that is released in response to stress and anxiety? a) Endorphins b) Progesterone c)Cortisol d)Dopamine
The answer is C. Cortisol
Cortisol is important to blood pressure regulation and the normal functioning of several body systems
What anxiety disorder is it when someone has unusually high levels of anxiety and worry about aspects of daily life like health and well-being, finances, family or work.
What is generalized anxiety disorder.
What is the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack?
While both involve intense feelings of fear and physical symptoms, a panic attack comes on suddenly and unexpectedly while an anxiety attack is typically triggered by a specific situation or object
Make a convincing distinction between anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is a normal human emotion while an anxiety disorder is a chronic and severe mental health condition that can significantly impair daily life