True or False
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.
These symptoms occur in our head/face
blurred vision, dizzy, headache, difficulty concentrating, "hot"
Anxiety is our bodies response to _____ & _____
stress and danger
What are relaxation skills?
breathing, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, nap/rest
How many eggs are in a baker's dozen?
13
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
These symptoms occur in our upper bodies...
butterflies in stomach, racing or pounding heart, tightness in chest, stomachache, difficulty breathing
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
True or False: Giraffes are 30 times less likely to get hit by lightning than people
False!
Anxiety is normal
true; everyone experiences anxiety at times- it becomes a disorder when it is excessive, all-consuming, and interferes with daily living.
These symptoms occur in our lower body...
shaking legs/weak, numb, tingly
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
What is the name for the fear of long words?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
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
These symptoms occur in our mind...
racing thoughts, worry, fear, negative self-talk
What is "rest and digest?"
parasympathetic nervous system: controls our bodies ability to relax
What are cognitive skills?
positive self-talk, gratitude, thought challening
True or False: Snails have teeth
True! They have 1,000-12,000 teeth
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"
This is the attempt to minimize and avert perceived threat, danger, or anxiety
avoidance
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
True or False: Hippos can’t swim
True! Their bones are very dense, so they gallop on the bottom of the river and cannot swim.