True or False
Anxiety lasts forever
False; when anxious you may feel that it will last forever and that idea is a common fear. Anxiety is temporary and will decrease when there is no actual threat
We can experience these symptoms in our heads/face
blurred vision, dizzy, headache, difficulty concentrating, "hot"
What diagnosis includes fear of a specific trigger, such as heights or spiders
specific phobia
Anxiety is our bodies response to _____ & ______
stress and danger
What are relaxation skills?
breathing, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, nap/rest
Anxiety is normal
True; everyone experiences anxiety at times- it becomes a disorder when it is excessive, all-consuming, and interferes with daily living.
We can experience these symptoms in our upper bodies and stomach...
butterflies in stomach, racing or pounding heart, tightness in chest, stomachache, difficulty breathing
What diagnosis includes anxiety in social situations, especially related to fear of judgement or embarrassment
social anxiety disorder
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
In an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
What are distraction skills?
counting, talking, music, color, 5/4/3/2/1
Anxiety is dangerous
False; although it may feel uncomfortable, anxiety is not dangerous or harmful to you. Anxiety is a necessary emotion we need to function; it signals potential danger
We cam experience these symptoms in our lower bodies...
shaking legs/weak, numb, tingly
What diagnosis includes excessive worry about a number of different topics (health of loved ones, possible occurrence of natural disasters, work/school performance)
generalized anxiety disorder
what is the difference between an anxiety disorder and fear?
anxiety; involves apprehension about a future threat/is a threat detection emotion
fear; response to immediate threat/threat response emotion
What are movement skills?
exercise, yoga, stretching, walk
Anxiety is mostly anonymous
True; most people cannot tell when you are anxious. However, when anxious we often feel that we are under a "spotlight"
We can experience these symptoms in our minds...
racing thoughts, worry, fear, negative self-talk
What disorder includes recurrent unexpected panic and fear of additional panic
panic disorder
What is "rest and digest?"
parasympathetic nervous system: controls our bodies ability to relax
What are cognitive skills?
positive self-talk, gratitude, thought challening
When we are faced with a threatening event, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline
True; When faced with a threatening event such as a physical attack or a natural disaster, most people feel anxiety or fear. Our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline and our instincts take over. This gives us the strength we need to get out of the situation and survive.
This is the attempt to minimize and avert perceived threat, danger, or anxiety
avoidance
What diagnosis includes presence of intrusive or unwanted thoughts, impulses, or images
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What is "stress response?"
sympathetic nervous system; mobilize our body to allow "flight or fight" response to take over in real danger
What are poor anxiety coping skills?
alcohol/substance use, avoidance, caffeine/sugar, oversleeping, isolation