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Anxiety Myths or Facts
Cognitive Distortions
Feel Good Movies
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People with Anxiety and Depression tend to view life through a __________ filter.
What is negative
100
It it were a pill, it would be our most prescribed treatment.
What is exercise?
100
Anxiety will resolve on its own, myth or fact?
What is a myth. Anxiety, if left untreated, can be associated with an increased risk with depression.
100
One bad interaction and you decide someone is a jerk. Name this cognitive distortion.
What is Overgeneralization
100
“It always reminds me that it’s OK to have fun and not always worry about everything going on. You can’t control everything. And sometimes it’s better to let go and have a great day!” Starring Matthew Broderick.
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
200
Kaiser recommends that everyone exercise ________ minutes a day.
What is 20 minutes
200
Name one way to strengthen your social network
What is call, visit friends or make new ones
200
Unwinding with a drink can sooth an anxious person. Myth or Fact?
What is a myth. Despite its reputation for "taking the edge off", don't expect a beer to relax someone who is struggling with an anxiety or panic disorder. In fact, it may end up only making the condition worse. Those substances can be reinforcing the anxiety.
200
You expect your sacrifice and self-denial to pay off as if someone is keeping score. You feel bitter when the reward doesn't come. Name this cognitive distortion.
What is Hoping For Heaven's Reward Fallacy
200
“Elle Woods makes me want to work harder. It’s a life saver during the last few weeks of the semester.”
What is Legally Blonde
300
If I don't feel like engaging in a pleasurable activity, I should just not do it. T/F?
What is false. We encourage you to do what used to be fun for you, even if you are not in the mood.
300
Name one way to relax
What is meditation, journal, listen to music
300
If you have an anxiety disorder, it is important to avoid stress and situations that make you feel "stressed."
What is a myth. Treating yourself as if you are fragile and avoiding risk leads to feeling demoralized. Avoiding anxiety tends to reinforce it. You can be anxious and still do whatever you have to do.
300
Things are either good or bad, safe or dangerous, no middle ground. Name this cognitive distortion.
What is Black and White/All-or-Nothing/Dichotomous Thinking.
300
“I’ve watched it 10+ times and I still fall more and more in love with the Celine Dion singing scene. And when Bridget quits her job. And her birthday dinner. And when Mark buys her a new diary. Basically I fall in love with the movie more and more every time I watch it.”
What is Bridget Jones' Diary
400
It's good to keep a busy schedule so you don't have time to feel anxious or depressed. T/F?
What is false. We encourage you to seek balance in order to maintain your emotional and physical wellbeing.
400
How does depression affect our self-esteem?
What is Depression and low self-esteem often go hand-in-hand. Low self-esteem leaves individual vulnerable to depression. Depression batters self-esteem.
400
Some people are just worrywarts or neurotic, and there is nothing that can really make any difference. Myth or Fact?
What is a myth. Therapy can help you reduce worry and suffering and learn a different relationship to your own thoughts, regardless of your temperament and how long neurotic habits have been in your life.
400
Your friend doesn't call when he says he will. You think the friendship must be over. Name this cognitive distortion.
What is catastrophizing
400
“Wes Anderson should make more kids’ films. This movie always puts me in a happy mood. The autumn colours, the antics of every one of the animals and all the curse words replaced with a literal ‘cuss’ is just terribly endearing.”
What is Fantastic Mr. Fox
500
Volunteering is a waste of time and it does nothing for my depression and anxiety. T/F?
What is False. Volunteering can help some people find purpose and meaning in their lives and can be quite effective in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
500
Name one spiritual practice that helps you feel connected.
What is volunteer, attend church.
500
A never-ending supply of compassionate reassurance from family and friends and assistance in avoiding stress are good for someone with anxiety problems. Myth or Fact?
What is a myth. Well-meaning friends/family can inadvertently get caught up in reassurance compulsions and also help maintain fears by keeping you from facing them. Compassionate and kindly encouragement to move through anxiety and doubts, instead of avoiding them is more helpful.
500
Acting like you can tell what people are thinking about you. Getting very negative or angry. Name this cognitive distortion.
What is Mind Reading
500
"It has all the best elements of the 90’s feel-good: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, a sassy and sarcastic Stockard Channing, familial connection, a strong feminist theme, and magic" (not to mention midnight margaritas)!
What is Practical Magic