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What is anxiety? Anxiety is a sense of worry, apprehension, or fear. Learn about warning signs, triggers, and tips for stress relief. Discover how to differentiate between controllable and uncontrollable anxiety.
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Anxiety is a sense of worry, apprehension, or fear. Everyone feels worry from time to time. When can worry become a real problem?
Worry can become a problem when feelings prevent a person from doing what he or she wants or needs to do.
What are the warning signs of Anxiety? • Sweaty palms • Headache • Stomach ache • Tired • Restlessness • What else?
What are some of your Anxiety “Triggers”? What is the cause? At Home? At School?
How we perform on a test What we eat for lunch How we get along with our friends Our behavior Being on time Uncontrollable vs. Controllable Anxiety • Weather • A teacher being absent • Divorce
How can we Stress LESS? Deep breathing Fun activities Listen to music Spending time with friends and family Writing, drawing
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