Stress or Anxiety?
Worry about living away from home for the first time, passing a class, a romantic breakup, or other important life events.
STRESS
Name 3 triggers to anxiety
Caffeine, Lack of sleep, Unbalanced Diet/Skipping Meals, Work Environment, Health Issues, Social Events, Conflict, Financial Concerns, Public Performances, Upcoming Exams, A messy home environment, Life Transitions, Negative Self-Talk, Stress Levels, Personal Triggers
Chronic and unrealistic worry that feels difficult to control about everyday things.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What are core beliefs?
general truths about yourself, other people, and the world around you. Whether they are true or not, our minds run these comments and beliefs in our daily experience. These shape the way we view these experiences.
Protective "safety" behaviors
Behavioral
Avoidance of social situations due to fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated.
ANXIETY (notice the avoidance)
The first step of coping with anxiety is _________
Identify your personal triggers.
Chronic worry solely related to social situations
Social Anxiety Disorder
Give 2 examples of negative core beliefs
"I am unworthy" "I am unloveable" "I don't deserve good things" "I am need to earn happiness" etc... this can be any negative beliefs about self/others.
Trouble concentrating or keeping attention
Cognitive (thinking)
Realistic fear of a dangerous object, place, or situation (e.g. fear of poisonous snakes)
STRESS (notice realistic fear)
What is anxiety?
A mental health condition that shows up as fear, uncontrollable worry, racing thoughts, and various physical symptoms.
Specific fears that are excessive in nature and often lead to avoiding that which is feared (e.g., public speaking, heights, tunnels, spiders).
Phobias
Where do core beliefs come from?
Childhood, religion, family values, culture, significant life events.
Negative thoughts about one's ability to tolerate emotions or future stress
Cognitive (thinking)
Constant and unsubstantiated worry that causes significant distress and interferes with your daily life.
Anxiety
Name 3 different ways to cope with anxiety
Exercise, Meditation, Yoga, Planning, Limit Social Media, Set Boundaries, Ask for Help, Positive Self-Talk, Work with a therapist
Characterized by episodes of "panic" that include things like: adrenaline surge, fear of losing control, chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness.
Panic Disorder
Name one way you can challenge your core beliefs
Notice your thinking patterns, find the origin, challenge yourself
Alcohol and/or drug use
Behavioral
Symptoms remain despite no identifiable stressor
Anxiety
Where in the brain does anxiety start?
Amygdala
Excessive rumination (thinking) with repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Give 3 examples of positive core beliefs
"I am lovable" "I am smart" "I am worthy of good things" "The world is a safe place" "I am wanted" (these can be any positive beliefs about self, others, the world).
Rapid heartbeat
Physical