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What are some early signs in your body (ex. butterflies in your stomach) that you have when you're starting to feel anxious?
Do you ever have spiraling thoughts that seem to get worse and worse, and what is that experience like for you?
It helps to be aware of our patterns of thought as a starting place to change them.
What would you say to a friend who was feeling anxious before a big interview?
The same compassion you might give to a friend can help you too.
What's something physical (ex. movement or massage) that definitely helps your body relax?
Everyone has different ways to calm their body and mind.
It definitely depends on the situation. Many therapies include gradual exposure, or slowly facing things that are safe but still scare you.
What are some behaviors you have when you're anxious that you don't normally have otherwise?
Sometimes our reactions are out of habit or meat to help us cope. In some cases, they are helpful and other times are not.
Do you every try to tell yourself soothing things, but it doesn't work? Give an example.
What's an act of kindness you might think of doing for someone that you could try on yourself?
Self-kindness helps your brain and body relax.
How does your body feel after your anxiety starts to fade?
It may be helpful to remember that anxiety doesn't last forever.
If you could overcome a phobia (such as fear of spiders), would you do so, and why?
In some cases, fears are out of proportion to the danger, and in some cases not, so it all depends.
If you could have the power to change your response to anxiety, how would you do so?
It would be convenient to have a type of anxiety superpower.
If your calm self could give a TedTalk to a group of anxious people, what might be the main point?
That could be helpful to hear, especially if they're been hearing another message previously. Everyone may need to hear something a little different.
If you were going on a date or out with a new friend, what would help you feel calmer about it?
Everyone is unique and it's normal to be nervous before something that's important to you.
Describe the difference between tense muscles and relaxed ones (for you).
Recognizing tense vs. relaxed muscles may help you to unwind sometimes.
Why do you think some people fear everyday situations like social settings, and do you think it's helpful or not to do so?
Past experiences or brain differences can cause people to react different to social situations. Sometimes people would like to feel more comfortable, while to others it doesn't matter as much to their daily lives.