I am anxious
How can a little bit of anxiety be a good thing?
Avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems
"Many hands make light work."
More people working together will make the task easier
What are three coping skills for anger?
exercise, breathing, taking a break, mindfulness, art, going for a walk, laughing, talk to someone, count, identify triggers, music
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
God, what have you done?
You're a pink pony girl
And you dance at the club
Oh mama, I'm just having fun...
On the stage in my heels
It's where I belong down at the
What is self care and what are three examples?
Taking care of yourself
hygiene, relaxation, skin care, time for self, bubble bath, puzzles, etc
Name two types of anxiety disorders
GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety
"All that glitters is not gold."
This proverb cautions against judging things based on appearance, as something that looks attractive on the surface may not be valuable or genuine.
Why do you need to practice your coping skills when you are feeling okay?
to make sure you know how to use them when you need them
Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish
Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know
I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone
Can't change the weather, might not be forever...
But if it's forever
it's even better
Name three things to help with time management
planners, calendars, timers, reminders, alarms, notes
What are four PHYSICAL symptoms of anxiety?
shaking, light headedness, sweating, hyperventilating, crying, tight chest, nausea, pain, tension, uneasy stomach
"Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
This saying advises against making assumptions or plans based on something that hasn't happened yet. It's a reminder to be realistic and not get ahead of yourself.
What does it mean if I say you have negative coping skills? What is an example of one?
Ways to make yourself feel better that are unhealthy.
self harm, substances, isolation, aggression, lashing out
Azizam - Ed Sheeran
Well, tomorrow can wait, losing time in this place
Till the sun is awake, be like a magnet on me
I don't care what they say, we can do it our way
And if love's just a game,
then come and play
What is the most common mental illness among teenagers?
anxiety
31.9% experience an anxiety disorder
What are three MENTAL symptoms of anxiety?
overwhelming, fear, anger, sense of impeding zoom, unbearable, restlessness, difficulty concentrating
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."
This saying implies that you can offer help or advice, but you can't force someone to accept it or benefit from it.
What is grounding and when can it be useful?
techniques to stay in or come back to the present moments
deep breathing, meditation, using the senses, 5-4-3-2-1, barefoot in grass, change in temp
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
And I thank God every day
For the girl He sent my way
But I know the things He gives me,
he can take away
What is one way you can safely get rid of old medicine?
mix them with an unappealing substance such as dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds
do NOT crush
wallgreens/cvs
How long do you need to be experiencing anxiety(that impacts your daily life) before it can be diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder
6 months
the anxiety needs to cause significant distress or impairment
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
This proverb advises that something tangible and certain is preferable to something uncertain, even if the uncertain thing seems more desirable.
What is the difference between avoidance and a distraction?
Distraction is often a temporary, healthy coping mechanism, while avoidance is a more persistent and often maladaptive way of avoiding dealing with difficult thoughts or situations
That's so True - Gracie Abrams
I could go and read your mind
Think about your dumb face all the time
Living in your glass house, I'm outside, uh
Looking into big blue eyes
Did it just to hurt me, make me cry ...
Smiling through it all, yeah, that's my life
How many years of college did the doctor's have to go through in order to become a psychiatrist?
12
undergrad 4
med school 4
residency 4 (hands-on training)