Symptoms of Anxiety
Physical heart symptom
What is a rapid heartbeat?
In 4, hold 4, out 4
Repeat 4 or 5 times
What is deep breathing?
An activity you do for a grade every once in a while in class
What is taking a test?
Feeling nervous, uneasy or stressed
What is anxiety?
Physical mouth symptom
What is a shaky voice or dry mouth?
physical activity
What is exercise?
A situation where you get up in front of the class and talk
What is a speech?
Relief from effort or strain
What is relaxation?
Physical stomach symptom
What is a tummyache or butterflies?
Exercise that can be done anywhere to reduce anxiety
What is deep breathing?
A situation where you have to ask for something from a person
What is asking for a favor?
A style of effective communication that focuses on the feelings of the speaker
What is an "I" statement?
Physical hand symptom
What is shaky hands?
Imagine yourself in a important situation and mentally practice
What is mental rehearsal?
A situation in which you don't know anyone
What is meeting new people?
A method of doing some task or performing something
Clue: Deep breathing is a form
What is a technique?
Physical brain symptom
What is difficulty concentrating?
Sit quietly, close your eyes, slowly relax all your muscles, imagine yourself in a calm place
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
A situation in which you are worried about someone when they are away
What is separation anxiety?
Contending with difficulty or stress and attempting to overcome them
What is coping?