Symptoms
One of the most common symptoms of an anxiety disorder
What is excessive worrying?
You inhale for a period of time and exhale for a period of time.
What is Deep breathing?
Anxiety isn't a real illness.
False! Some anxiety is natural (and can even be helpful), but an anxiety disorder is an extreme form of anxiety that causes impairment, and it's a very real illness.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 or Magic Shell Meditation or Rainbow Walk
Yes. What is a grounding technique or a relaxation exercise?
An anxiety symptom that happens in people.
Sit in a relaxing position and only focus on your breathing & the words being said to you that will help you calm your body down.
What are relaxation exercises?
Some people are just worrywarts and can't be treated.
False! People can help get it under control by several treatments like therapy.
Tomatoes and worries
No. What grows too much if you give it too much effort and thought?
One of my anxiety symptoms is...
What is ______________?
Find a spot and make it cozy, add some calming tools, explain how to use it and practice for when you need it.
How do I create a calm down spot/ safe place spot?
Anxiety disorders are very common.
True! About 18 percent of American adults - nearly one in five - experience some type of anxiety disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Being in the moment. Thinking of the present, not the future or the past.
Yes. What is the definition of mindfulness?
Some people that are anxious, also feel...
What is Frustrated, angry, sad, annoyed?
The use of logic, positive thinking, relaxation exercises, self-talk, deciding if it is an irrational vs. rational worry.
How do you make the worries/anxiety go away?
FALSE!! People CAN control their anxiety.
Telling yourself "I don't believe you" or "Leave me alone" or "That's not rational" or "It will be okay, have hope".
No. How do I get rid of a worry bully? OR What is using positive self-talk?
One of my favorite coping skills is...
What is _________ ?
This is an easy way to express your thoughts and feelings in writing as well as keeping track of symptoms to learn what triggers your anxiety.
What is journaling?
People with anxiety could just snap out of it if they really wanted to.
False! It's very difficult to just overcome anxiety disorders without help.
A specific time where you say whatever you want to say about your worries with no interruptions & someone is listening but only for 15 minutes or less.
What is worry time?