Transcript Understanding Anxietyx

Understanding
Anxiety
AND BUILDING POSITIVE COPING STRATEGIES
Anxiety Disorder – What is it?
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When worry and fear interfere with normal functioning, it may be an
anxiety disorder
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Anxiety disorders can only be diagnosed by a medical provider
Types of Anxiety Disorders
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Panic disorder
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Social anxiety disorder
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Specific phobias
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Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic Disorder
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Feelings of terror that strike suddenly. There may
be no identifiable trigger, or an identifiable
trigger that is much smaller than the reaction
would warrant. Other symptoms of a panic
attack may include sweating, quick breathing,
pounding heart.
Social Anxiety Disorder
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Overwhelming worry and self-consciousness
about everyday social situations. The worry often
centers on a fear of being judged by others, or
behaving in a way that might cause
embarrassment or lead to ridicule.
Specific Phobias
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An intense fear of a specific object or situation,
such as snakes, heights, germs or flying. The level
of fear out of proportion to the situation and
may cause the person to avoid common,
everyday situations.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Excessive, unrealistic worry and tension, even if
there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.
Symptoms of Anxiety
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Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
Problems sleeping
Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
Shortness of breath
Heart palpitations
Muscle tension, shakiness, trembling
Dry mouth
Sweaty palms
Nausea
Muscle tension
Dizziness
The connection between what we
think, how we act, and how we feel
Thoughts (affect how we act and feel)
Actions
Feelings / Emotions
(affect how we think and feel)
(affect how we think and act)
Anxiety Prevention/Treatment
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Exercise
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20 minutes, 3 times per week
Adequate rest
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Minimum of 7 hours per night, some people need 8 or 9 to function
optimally
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Healthy diet
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Challenge negative thoughts
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Visualization / Exposure
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Meditation / Relaxation exercises, including deep breathing
 “If
you are depressed, you are living
in the past. If you are anxious, you are
living in the future. If you are at
peace, you are living in the present.”
-Lao
Tzu
Meditation / Relaxation / deep
breathing
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Guided meditation exercise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpiw2hH-dlc
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Deep Breathing exercises: Breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 2
seconds, breathe out slowly for 5 seconds.
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4 minutes, 4 times per day.