Anxiety Trivia

Phobias

100

What is Claustrophobia?

Abnormal fear of being in enclosed spaces. The person will avoid tight spaces and will often engage in "safety seeking behavior" like opening windows or sitting near an exit to try to make the situation more tolerable.

200

What is the difference between fear and a phobia?

Fear: Protects you from a dangerous situation Phobias: Have little to do with danger; they are an intense, irrational fear when faced with certain situation, activity, or object. A person with a phobia may understand that their anxiety is not due to a reasonable cause, but they still cannot help their feelings.

300

What is Agoraphobia? A: Fear of insects B: Fear of public places C: Fear of body odor D: Fear of human touch

Fear of public places where an escape may be difficult or embarrassing.

400

What is Zoophobia? A: Fear of being caged B: Fear of kazoos C: Fear of insects D: Fear of animals

Fear of animals. This is the most common type of specific phobia. Zoophobia is often developed in childhood. This fear can subside over time, but it can also persist into adulthood.

500

What is Brontophobia? A: Fear of rain B: Fear of thunder C: Fear of dinosaurs D: Fear of flying in planes

Fear of Thunder: even though a person may realize that thunder won't hurt them, they may refuse to go outside during a thunderstorm or may hide indoors until the storm is over.

Treatment/Medication

100

Name 3 medications used to treat anxiety?

Antidepressants: Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Tofranil, Nardil, Parnate, Marplan. Benzodiazepines: Klonopic, Ativan, Xanax, Buspar. Sedative/Hypnotic medication: Restoril, Dalmane, Ambien, Benadryl. Beta-Blockers: Inderal

200

Name 3 side effects that can occur from medication used to treat anxiety

Drowsiness, clumsiness, slurred speech, confusion, depression,aggressive behavior, hallucinations, irritability, dizziness, impaired thinking/judgement, memory loss, nausea, blurred vision, mania, hostility, dry mouth.

300

What is Desensitization Therapy?

A process of gradually exposing someone with a phobia or to circumstances that resemble what he/she fears. Over time, the fear lessens as the person builds confidence and learns that they can handle it. This is often accompanied by talk therapy to help the person change how he or she thinks and develop new ways to respond to the situations that trigger the emotions associated with a phobia. This treatment generally helps 90% of people who follow through. It can also help with OCD.

400

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

A form of therapy designed to help people learn how to recognize and change thought patterns and behaviors that lead to troublesome emotions. It also aims to identify possible triggers for panic reactions and helps limit distorted thinking by looking at worrisome situations more realistically.

500

This group of drug is usually used to treat heart conditions and high blood pressure, but can also help to control some of the physical symptoms of anxiety. A: Antidepressants B: Benzodiazepines C: Hypnotic Medications D: Beta-Blockers

Beta-Blockers: these can be used for a short period of time to help keep physical symptoms such as trembling and sweating at bay. In general, they counter the effects of adrenalin (norepinephrine), which is one of the body's main stress hormones, on organs such as the heart, arteries, and kidneys.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

100

This type of Anxiety Disorder lasts for about 10 minutes and includes intense feelings of terror, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, sweating, and a fear that you are about to die.

Panic Attack

200

This type is characterized by six months of persistent excessive unfocused anxiety and worry.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

300

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one type of anxiety disorder. What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?

Obsessions: recurrent, unwanted thoughts Compulsions: repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, counting, or cleaning.

400

People with this anxiety disorder have an intense, chronic fear of being judged by others or being embarrassed or humiliated.

Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia

500

PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing a terrifying event in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. How long do the symptoms need to occur to be classified as PTSD? A: 2 weeks B: 1 month C: 1 year D: 2 years

At least 1 month

Symptoms

100

What does anxiety feel like for you? Is there a specific situation or event that makes you experience anxiety?

Answers will vary. Have each team member answer individually. At least one response from each group member.

200

What is the term for the behavior of someone who cannot throw away useless items to the point that sometimes entire rooms are filled with saved items?

Hoarding. These persons suffer anxiety when faced with the prospect of letting go of the items they hoard.

300

Panic attacks can easily be misdiagnosed as what physical illness due to their similar symptoms?

Heart Attack

400

Which personality characteristic increases the likelihood of having test anxiety? A: Aggressiveness B: Perfectionism C: Shyness D: Laziness

Perfectionism: people who are likely to have test anxiety also tend to have a perfectionist personality because they find it hard to accept mistakes they make.

500

How many American adults are affected with anxiety disorders every year? A: 7 million-2% B: 12 million-4% C: 19 million-6% D: 26 million-8%

19 million of U.S. adults population. About 6%. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States

Coping Skills

100

What is the definition of a coping skill?

A strategy that will : Decrease severity of symptoms Decrease distress caused by symptoms Increase ability to accomplish things (even with the symptom)

200

Support systems are an important way to cope with your symptoms. Who is someone you could talk to when you are feeling anxious?

All team members must share at least one person in their support system.

300

What are four different relaxation techniques you could use to cope with anxiety?

Examples: deep breathing, meditation, listening to music, prayer, reading, soothing scent, being outdoors, yoga, stretch, crafts or artwork, pets.

400

What are two negative ways people use to cope with their symptoms and what are two healthy alternative options?

• Negative: alcohol/drug use, avoiding the situation or person, isolating, becoming angry/irritable, using food. • Positive: talk to someone, deep breathes, relaxation techniques

500

What are 3 specific community resources one could use to help deal with symptoms of anxiety? "Community resources" people, places, or things outside the hospital that assist you to

Examples: NAMI, peer support groups, parks, YMCA, craft groups, joint interest groups, volunteer opportunities, church, library, etc.