Facts and Stats
Anxiety
Coping
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What percent of adults in the United States are affected by an anxiety disorder? A) 2% B) 7% C) 10% D) 15%
What is D) 15%
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The body’s natural response to danger, an automatic alarm that goes off when you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a stressful situation.
What is Anxiety
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True or False Make time each day for relaxation and fun
What is True Everyone needs a little bit of "me" time everyday
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True or False Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States today?
What is True
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Is anxiety always a bad thing?
No anxiety can help you stay alert and focused, spur you to action, and motivate you to solve problems.
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True or False Eating a diet high in calories, fat, and sugar helps reduce anxiety?
What is False Adopt healthy eating habits. Start the day off right with a nutritious breakfast, and continue with frequent small meals throughout the day. Going too long without eating leads to low blood sugar, which can make you feel more anxious.
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True or False Exercise reduces anxiety?
What is True Exercise has a lasting affect and even 20 minutes can make you feel better immediately
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What are emotional symptoms of anxiety?
What is feeling stressed, tense, worried, on edge, restless, trouble concentrating
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True or False Meditation is just for hippies, it doesn't help reduce anxiety
What is False Relaxation techniques such as mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and deep breathing can reduce anxiety symptoms and increase feelings of relaxation and emotional well-being.
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True or False Anxiety affects balance
True People who experience more severe levels of anxiety also often have problems with their balance. They sometimes feel dizzy for no apparent reason and sway more than others while standing normally.
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What are physical symptoms of anxiety?
What is heart pounding, sweating, upset stomach, dizziness, headache
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True or False Talking with those you feel close makes it easier to deal with anxiety
What is True If you feel worried or nervous about something, talking about it with someone who listens and cares can help you feel more understood and better able to cope.
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