Anxiety vs Fear
What is the difference between anxiety and fear?
Anxiety if the worry of a potential threat and danger is not present. Fear is the response to an immediate threat that IS present.
Anxiety is not normal
FALSE. Everyone experiences anxiety at times. For example, it is normal to feel anxious when on a rollercoaster or before a job interview.
Name 3 physical changes that happens to our bodies when we are experiencing and high amount of anxiety
-heart beats fast
-breathing speeds up (hyperventilate)
-bodies sweat
-headaches
-stomachache/nauseous
-muscles tense
-body shakes/fidgety
-pupils dilate
Fear of specific triggers (EX. spiders and heights)
Specific phobias
Name the 3 primary colors
red, yellow, and blue
Anxiety is a threat _____
Fear is a threat _____
Anxiety is a threat DETECTION
Fear is a threat RESPONSE
Anxiety can be adaptive.
*Hint: like chameleon can change to match their surroundings
TRUE. Being adaptive helps people keep up with the world around them and to welcome change.
Name 3 mental responses/changes that happen when experiencing a high amount of anxiety
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Anxiety in social situations, especially related to dead od judgement or embarrassment
Social anxiety disorder
What has to be broken before you can use is?
An egg
Name 2 examples of Anxiety and 2 examples of Fear
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Anxiety is dangerous.
FALSE. Although anxiety feels uncomfortable, it is not dangerous or harmful to you. Remember, these are normal adaptive emotions.
Name 3 ways anxiety might change our behaviors/actions
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Excessive worry about a number of different topics (ex. health and well-being of loved ones, possible occurrence of natural disasters, school/work performance)
Generalized anxiety disorder
Talking cowboy, space ranger, pig and dinosaur are from what movie?
Toy Story
Name 3 ways that we can manage anxiety
-Being aware of avoidance
-use problem solving strategies
-try relaxation skills
Anxiety does NOT last forever
TRUE. Even though it feels this way, anxiety is temporary and will eventually decrease when there is not actual threat -- even if you don't do anything to try to make it go away.
When know that some anxiety can be helpful but what might happen if we have too much anxiety while trying to give a presentation in front of the class?
*Hint: how might this impair our performance?
-tripping over words
-repeat things
-sweating/shaking
-saying "um" a lot
-forget the material
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks and fear of having additional panic attacks
Panic disorder
Which 1993 Blockbuster takes people to an island filled with living Dinosaurs?
Jurassic Park
According to the CDC (2022) between 2016-2019, how many children and adolescents had been diagnosed with anxiety.
Estimated 5.8 million which is twice as common as depression
Anxiety is mostly anonymous. No one knows but you.
TRUE. Most people cannot tell when you are anxious. It is not uncommon for those experiencing excessive amounts of anxiety to feel like they are under a "spotlight", and everyone is looking at them-- this is usually not the case.
When know that some anxiety can be helpful but what might happen if we have not enough anxiety while playing soccer or any sport?
*Hint: "it doesn't matter" = poor mindset
-not warming up properly
-distracted by other people or thoughts
-ignore important tips/game plan by coach or teammate
What are two others are also associated with significant and impairing anxiety?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Name all 7 dwarfs from Snow White
Happy, Doc, Sleepy, Sneezy, Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy