Anxiety Disorders
This type of anxiety consists of fears of being judged and evaluated negatively by others, leading to anxious feelings about interacting with others
social anxiety
Anxiety can impact this area of our lives.
all areas of our lives
This way of coping benefits both your mental and physical state. It allows you to relieve stress, increases blood flow, and produces endorphins
exercise
This is the practice of taking action to preserve your own mental health and well-being. It can consist of tending to yourself physically (exercise, eating right, getting enough sleep, doing a face mask) or engaging in hobbies (reading, writing, listening to music)
self-care
What are some examples of things that cause anxiety at home?
family, chores, pets
Experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times is known as?
panic disorder
Avoiding social situations or even avoiding leaving the house is known as.
isolation
This coping mechanism is a way to explore thoughts and feelings. This can be a way of relieving stress, becoming aware of triggers or patterns, and keeping track of progress.
journaling
About half of those diagnosed with anxiety disorders also suffer from this.
depression
What are some examples that cause anxiety in school?
homework, test, teachers
This type of anxiety is characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry, and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it
generalized anxiety
What two types of beverages worsen anxiety?
alcoholic beverages and caffeinated beverages
This coping mechanism includes opening up to friends and family about anxiety, seeking counseling from a professional, and joining support groups.
building a support system
Chemical imbalances, genetics, environmental factors, traumatic situations, and life stressors can be causes of this.
anxiety
Physical symptoms of anxiety include but are not limited to sweating, shaking, fidgeting, dry mouth, butterflies in the stomach, headaches, and tension in muscles.
True
This type of anxiety results from experiencing or witnessing one or more dangerous or terrifying events.
post-traumatic stress disorder
When we lack this, anxiety symptoms may feel worse.
sleep
Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is called positive thinking.
True
If a person tries to calm their anxious feelings without professional help, they may be at risk for this.
substance use disorder (addiction)
Anxiety is experienced only by weak-minded people who need to just toughen up.
False
This type of anxiety is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.
panic disorder
Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
feeling nervous, restless, or tense, having an increased heart rate, sweating, feeling weak or tired, trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry, having trouble sleeping, having difficulty controlling worry, having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
Is using stress management and relaxation techniques a healthy coping skill.
True
What are some examples of things that can cause anxiety with friends?
fitting in, peer pressure, being left out
Deep Breathing involves inhaling and exhaling as fast as you can to get as much oxygen as possible to the brain.
False