Jokes
Symptoms
Coping Skills
True/False
Triggers
100

What did the pig say on a hot day

Im Bacon

100

One of the most common symptoms of an anxiety disorder

Excessive Worrying

100

You inhale for a period of time and exhale for a period of time.

Deep breathing

100

Anxiety isn't a real illness.

False! Some anxiety is natural (and can even be helpful), but an anxiety disorder is an extreme form of anxiety that causes impairment, and it's a very real illness.

100

This type of trigger is very powerful because of the immediate and personal feelings it produces.

Health issues

200

What do you call a bear with no teeth

A Gummy Bear

200

This feeling is often describe it as feeling “on edge” or having an “uncomfortable urge to move.” One study in 128 children diagnosed with anxiety disorders found that 74% reported this symptom  as one of their main anxiety symptoms.

Restlessness

200

Sit or stand in a relaxing area and only focus on your breathing. 

meditation

200

Some people are just worrywarts and can't be treated.

False! Though there's probably a genetic component to anxiety, effective treatments, from medication to various types of therapy, can help get it under control. 

200

Active ingredients in these may make you feel uneasy or unwell. Those feelings can set off a series of events in your mind and body that may lead to additional symptoms of anxiety.

Medications

300

What is made out of leather and sound like a sneeze

Aaashoe

300

As anxiety is commonly associated with hyperactivity or being restless, this symptom is another potential symptom of generalized anxiety disorder after you feel hyper you will feel _____

Fatigue or tired

300

Find a spot and make it cozy, add some calming tools, explain how to use it and practice for when you need it.

Creating a calm down spot

300

Anxiety disorders are very common.

True! About 18 percent of American adults - nearly one in five - experience some type of anxiety disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). 

300

Many people rely on coffee of soft drinks to wake them up or create more energy but it might actually trigger or worsen anxiety because it has this in it.

Caffeine

400

what do you get when you put 3 ducks in a box?

A box of Quackers. 

400

Many people with anxiety report having trouble doing this in class or on school work. One study including 157 children and teens with generalized anxiety disorder found that more than two-thirds had trouble with this symptom.

Difficulty Concentrating or staying focused. 

400

Use an empty jar, add water, add glue and put some glitter in.

Create a calming jar.  

400

All I need is a little medicine to get through your anxiety symptoms.

Medicine may be helpful initially, but it will not replace the skills you learn to help manage your anxiety .

400

Your mind controls much of your body, and that’s certainly true with anxiety. When you’re upset or frustrated, the words you say to yourself can trigger greater feelings of anxiety.

Negative thinking

500

Whats the most relaxing type of pasta

Spa - ghetti

500

According to one recent study including over 6,000 adults, more than 90% of those with generalized anxiety disorder reported feeling this symptom during periods when their anxiety disorder was at its worst

Irritability or feelings of frustration or anger, often over seemingly small matters.

500

This is an easy way to express your thoughts and feelings as well as keeping track of symptoms to learn triggers.

Journaling

500

People with anxiety could just snap out of it if they really wanted to.

False! It's very difficult to just overcome anxiety disorders without help.

500

Daily amounts of this can increase anxiety. A life-long amount of this can lead to long-term anxiety and worsening symptoms, as well as other health problems.

Stress