What is Anxiety?
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
What is: The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
Anxiety disorders are the same thing as problems with stress
What is false; Anxiety and stress problems can have a lot in common. The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Does lack of social support increase or decrease someone's risk for developing an anxiety disorder?
What is increase, people with this lack of support are more likely to develop anxiety disorder.
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
What is: generalized anxiety disorder; Panic disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Social anxiety disorder; Separation anxiety; Specific phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Which of the following are healthy things you can do about anxiety? a)Exercise b)Caffeine (pre-workout and energy drinks) c)Keep it to yourself d)Talking to your doctor
What is a & d, there are some things you can do on your own to help keep you feeling better. Regular exercise, eating well, managing stress, spending time with friends and family, and monitoring your caffeine intake can help keep anxiety from getting worse or coming back. Talking to your doctor, asking questions, and feeling in charge of your own health are also very important. Always talk to your doctor about what you’re doing on your own.
Anxiety is not genetic.
What is false; anxiety can be passed on genetically. If someone in your immediate or extended family has had problems with anxiety, then you may be more likely to develop an anxiety issue.
Name two different things you can do about anxiety.
What is counselling, medications, support groups, and different types of self-help etc.
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.
What is exercising, writing, self-care, etc.
You may have an anxiety disorder if?
a)It lasts for days
b)It develops into a constant feeling of itchiness
c)It begins to affect your everyday life
d)All of the above
What is c, when anxiety lasts for weeks or months, develops into a constant sense of dread or begins to affect your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
Can anxiety also cause physical symptoms?
What is true. Along with constant worry, your muscles may feel tense, or you may have headaches and stomach problems such as nausea and diarrhea.
When does anxiety become a problem?
What is: when it stops you from doing everyday activities; when it goes off and there is no real danger; and when it happens frequently.
Anxiety is our body’s response to ______ and _______.
What is stress and danger.
Dylan is walking through the jungles of Africa, and he suddenly comes across a ferocious tiger. Which of the following reactions is most adaptive in this scenario?
a.) Anxiety
b.)panic
c.)anger
d.) fear
What is d. Fear
Medicine is the only solution to anxiety disorders
What is FALSE: Each anxiety disorder has its own unique characteristics and its own treatment, but effective treatments for anxiety disorders include counseling/ therapy, Relaxation technique etc.
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
What is yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.
The causes of stress are essentially the same for everyone.
What is no, Something that causes stress for you may not for someone else.
Over _____ million adults in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder.
a.) 2
b.) 40
c.) 14
d.) 27
What is c: 40 million
If you eat right, exercise, avoid caffeine, and live a healthy lifestyle, your anxiety will go away
What is false
While some of your anxiety might go away, your disorder won't be cured. Anxiety disorders are certainly sensitive to stress, but stress does not cause them. You need more help than just reducing your stress. You may need to face your fears, learn new facts about your symptoms, stop avoiding, or change how you think, feel, and behave.
Are anxiety disorders developed during childhood?
What is, anxiety can be developed at any age, however research has indicated that people under the age of 35 are at greatest risk of developing an anxiety disorder.