True or False
When we are faced with a threatening situation, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline
True! This helps our instincts take over, and helps our bodies get out of the situation and assists with survival
Symptoms that might occur in our head or on our face
Feeling dizzy, headache, our face feeling hot, or face getting red
Anxiety is our bodies response to ___ & ____
Stress and danger
What are possible relaxation skills?
Deep breathing, closing our eyes, body scans or check-ins
Anxiety lasts forever
False! When experiencing anxiety, it may feel like it will last forever in the moment, but it will decrease
Symptoms that might occur in our upper body
Butterflies in our tummy, fast heartbeat, hyperventilating, difficulty breathing
Does ignoring our anxiety make it go away?
No! Ignoring it can sometimes help us feel better in the moment, but that can also make the trigger feel scarier next time we encounter it
What are possible distraction skills?
Talking to others, listening to music, 54321 technique
Anxiety is normal
True! Everyone experiences anxiety at times in their lives
Symptoms that might occur in our lower bodies
Shaking legs, feeling wobbly, feeling numb
What is the difference between anxiety and fear?
Anxiety involves stress and apprehension about a future situation or threat, fear is a response to an immediate threat that is currently happening
What are possible movement skills?
Going for a walk, yoga, stretching, exercise
Anxiety is dangerous
False! It can feel uncomfortable or scary, but anxiety is not intrinsically dangerous. It can helps us identify danger though!
Symptoms that might occur in our brain
Racing thoughts, feeling worried, negative self-talk about ourselves
What is "rest and digest"?
Our bodies way of helping us calm down after feelings of anxiety, and recognizing what made us anxious
What are possible positive cognitive coping skills?
Positive self-talk, gratitude, challenging our negative thoughts
Anxiety is anonymous
True! (mostly) People who love and care about us can sometimes tell when we are feeling anxious, but most people cannot tell when others are anxious. However, when we are feeling anxious, it can sometimes feel like there is a spotlight on us
What we might do when we know a situation makes us anxious, and we don't want to face it
Avoidance, avoid the situation altogether
What is an anxiety trigger?
Something that makes our body feel anxious. This can happen consciously or unconsciously.
What are some possible unhealthy coping skills?
Avoidance, substance use, isolation, oversleeping or avoiding sleep