Anxiety Facts
True or False
All anxiety is bad
False, anxiety tries to warn us something bad might happen and protect us from danger
Name 3 things that can trigger your anxiety
Open ended
Based on personal triggers
Name 3 symptoms of anxiety
Being irritable, being tired, worrying, trouble concentrating, avoiding things, feeling restless, headaches, dizziness, trembling, heart palpitations, blushing, sweating, stomach ache, trouble sleeping...
What are two things you can do to manage or reduce your anxiety?
Open ended
Based on what you do or what you have learned can help
What is anxiety in your own words?
Yes! Because anxiety is different for everyone.
The proper definition is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
What are the most common sources of stress for teenagers?
School, tests, family, peers, and stressful events.
Why is it important to notice your symptoms?
That way you can start engaging in coping skills before they get worse
What self-care activity helps you the most with anxiety?
Open ended
Based on experience
What are some common sources of severe anxiety in teenagers?
High expectations and pressure to succeed
Social media
The COVID-19 Pandemic
Politics
Why is it important to know your triggers?
It's helpful because you will know what to expect to feel so you engage in coping skills before it get worse
True or False
Negative self-talk is a symptom of anxiety
True, feeling like you're not good enough can lead to feeling anxious
Who can you talk to if your feeling anxious?
Anyone you feel comfortable with
Examples include parents, siblings, friends, teachers, other family members
What percentage of children and teenagers have some type of anxiety disorder?
A. 50%
B. 15%
C. 8%
D. 70%
8%
Can social media increase one's anxiety?
Yes, research shows that teenagers that use it more often are more anxious than those who don't
What is the most common symptom of anxiety?
Feeling nervous
Name a symptom of anxiety and what coping skill works best for it
Open ended based on experience
Examples:
Symptom: fear of the worst happening Coping Skill: challenging negative thoughts
Symptom: fast heartbeat
Coping Skill: deep breathing
What is the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
Most anxiety goes away in a couple hours or days, but anxiety from anxiety disorders can last for weeks or month and/or get in the way of learning, engaging at school, home, or with friends, and enjoying your day-to-day life.
How can social media trigger ones anxiety?
Open ended
Examples include comparing yourself to others, FOMO, lowering self-esteem, not getting enough likes or followers, bullying
What can severe anxiety symptoms lead to?
Panic or anxiety attacks
What's the most common coping skill for anxiety?
Grounding techniques (form of mindfulness)
Examples include: deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, meditating, the 54321 method