Coping with social anxiety
A common mental health disorder that involves constant fear and worry.
What is Anxiety?
A feeling of resentment and annoyance.
What is anger?
A persistent feeling of hopelessness or sadness.
What is depression?
A condition that develops when witnessing a traumatic event.
What is PTSD?
A neurological condition where you have trouble concentrating, organizing and controlling behavior.
What is ADHD?
Breathing in and out slowly.
What is deep breathing?
Running around or take a walk.
What is exercise?
Talking to friends and connecting with others.
What is socializing?
Letting your body get enough rest.
What is getting enough sleep?
Dividing projects into smaller steps.
What is breaking down tasks?
Letting your mind wander to calm yourself down.
What is meditation?
Walking away from a situation for a few minutes.
What is take a time out?
Eating a prescribed remedy.
What is medication.
Stretching you body while controlling your breathing.
What is yoga?
Making clear rules and expectations for others and yourself.
What is setting boundaries?
This technique involves tensing and releasing different muscles.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Imaging a calm and relaxing scene/scenario.
What is visualization?
Writing down thoughts or feelings.
What is journaling?
Using art to help express emotions.
What is art therapy?
Clearing your work area unnecessary of objects or distractions.
What is decluttering?
This form of psychotherapy focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety.
What is cognitive therapy?
Talking to a professional about your problems.
What is therapy?
Being kind and patient with yourself.
What is practice self compassion.
Using mental, physical and sensory strategies to keep yourself in the present moment when feeling overwhelmed.
What is practice grounding?
Using encouraging and kind words to boost your self esteem and confidence.
What is positive self talk?