What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is our body’s response to what?
Stress and danger.
People can experience anxiety over: a) Test taking b) Meeting new people c) Public speaking d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Anxiety affects how we feel, think, and behave.
True: CBT triangle
Does lack of social support increase or decrease someone's risk for developing an anxiety disorder?
Increase
Name 3 healthy coping skills for anxiety.
Exercising, writing, self-care, etc.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy coping skill? a) Substance use b)Yelling at someone c) Exercising d) Hurting yourself
c) Exercising
All of our worries will come true.
False: Just because we think something does not mean it is true.
Name two coping skills that YOU use to help with anxiety.
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What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
An anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Which of the following is not considered one of the Four Fs? a) Fight b) Fear c) Fawn d) Freeze
b) Fear
Anxiety is not genetic.
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.
When does anxiety become a problem?
When it stops you from doing everyday activities, when it goes off and there is no real danger, and when it happens frequently.
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder; Panic disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Social anxiety disorder; Separation anxiety; Specific phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What treatment options are available for anxiety disorders? Select all that apply. a) Therapy b) Surgery c) Medication d) Hope it goes away on its own
a) Therapy & c) Medication
More women are affected by anxiety disorders than men
True: Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety.
Name a situation where you recently felt anxious. What did you do to cope?
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Name at least two factors that can put you at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder.
Gender, age, family history, social factors, occupation, and chronic illness.
Where can anxiety come from?
a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above
D) All of the above.
When you're anxious, all your other senses are diminished.
False: adrenaline starts running and your senses become more alert.
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
Yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.