Facts
Who experiences anxiety?
Everyone
What's one way your body might show anxiety?
Shaking, sweating, dizziness, fast heart beat, chest pains, etc.
Name one coping tool
Observation, deep breathing, visualization, grounding
True or False: All anxiety is bad?
False! Some anxiety can be helpful
Anxiety can cause you to see the world as ______
Dangerous, threatening, unsafe
Who can you talk to if you're struggling with anxiety?
Family Therapist, doctor, counsellor, etc.
What does anxiety trigger?
The body's flight, fight, freeze response
What happens when you avoid situations or activities that cause you to feel anxious?
Your anxiety grows or gets worse
How do you anchor yourself in the present?
Not thinking about what has happened or might happen, only what is happening right now
People who struggle with anxiety have an _________
Overactive smoke detector
Name the 3 types of anxiety symptoms
Body, thoughts, behaviours
What does STOP stand for?
Stop, take deep breaths, observe, plan
What do anxiety disorders have in common?
Cause intense fear or worry; last several months; alter thinking and behaviour
How do people usually cope with anxiety (hint: cycle of anxiety)
Avoidance, comfort, reassurance
Name the 5 senses involved in grounding
Taste, see, hear, feel, smell