Cognitive Distortions
This kind of thinking can easily lead to relapse
All or nothing thinking
This is a physical symptom of anxiety.
Heart racing
Describe thought-stopping.
Thought stopping is taking a break from thinking , identifying your thought and telling yourself that the thought cannot hurt you.
This anxiety is limited to social situations and fear of being judged by a large group of people.
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety.
Anxiety is an unmanageable condition.
Describe mental filters
It is the opposite of overgeneralization. Instead of taking a small event and generalizing it inappropriately , the filter takes one event and focuses on it.
This is a mental symptom of anxiety.
racing thoughts
Self-Talk is speaking to yourself in a positive manner , repeating statements that make you feel good about yourself. " You are enough " , " You are strong".
This type of anxiety is limited to doing well on a test or performing well in school or work setting.
Performance Anxiety.
Anxiety is a life-long condition.
True. Anxiety can be managed with time and effort , however.
What are the two ways to describe Jumping to Conclusions?
Mind Reading and Fortune Telling
This is an emotional symptom of anxiety.
Feeling like you are in constant panic or are "going to die".
Describe Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is taking in everything that is going on around you and understanding that the most important time , is now.
This anxiety is a long word that means the fear of leaving your house.
Agoraphobia.
Anxiety in children looks different than anxiety in adults.
True. Children experience anxiety differently. Children might have more difficulty understanding their symptoms due to their developmental level of understanding , meaning that they will assume that the symptoms are normal and will not tell anyone about their symptoms.
What is a way that labeling can lead to addiction or relapse?
Shannon labeled herself a bad person unable to fit into society.
Describe a panic attack.
Shaking , sweating , nausea, a feeling of panic or urgency , and a feeling of constant dread.
Describe deep-breathing techniques.
Deep breathing techniques help us by taking a break from the situation and focusing on just breathing and controlling our breath in order to provide our mind with peace.
This type of anxiety is the standard diagnosis for when someone has trouble with anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
People with anxiety are troubled people.
False. Anxiety does not make you a bad person. Anxiety is just one part of your life. You can still be yourself with anxiety.
Describe a "should" statement.
"should"s are self-defeating ways we talk to ourselves that focus on unattainable standards for life.
Can children experience these symptoms of anxiety?
Yes.
Describe building a coping skills box.
Coping Skills Boxes are your go-to , on the go "feel better" boxes filled with things that are comforting to you.
This type of anxiety is someone that has constant states of panic and extreme fear.
Panic Disorder
Anxiety only affects a small population of people.
False. According to the American Depression and Anxiety Association of America, 5.3 million Americans are currently carrying a diagnosis of anxiety.