Anxiety
What is anxiety and why do I have it?
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.
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How can I manage my anxiety?
Anxiety can be overwhelming, but there are many techniques you can use to help calm your mind and body.
Here is a website with some helpful tips!
I think I may have anxiety, what should I do?
Tell a parent or another adult you trust. Explain what you’re going through. Ask your parent to set up a visit with your doctor or a therapist. This can help you find out if you have an anxiety disorder — and what can help.
Have a health checkup. Tell your doctor about your anxiety problem. They will ask questions and listen. They can also check for health issues that could be the cause of your symptoms. If there is a health issue, they can take care of it. If you have an anxiety disorder, your doctor can refer you to a therapist.
See a mental health therapist. They will explain what can help. They can give you therapy. They can also teach parents how to best help you.
Take care of yourself. Get the exercise, food, and sleep you need. Find ways to reduce your stress. Be with people who bring out your best. Learn to meditate. Think about the way your life can be when anxiety isn’t holding you back.
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Who can I reach out to if I need help?
There are many individuals who you can reach out to for help!
Here are some health professionals to get in contact with:
primary care physician
psychologist
psychiatrist
psychiatric nurse practitioner
Here is another link with a list of support groups that meet in Prescott, AZ!
If you prefer texting, you can connect with someone to text to through the "Crisis Text Line." Here is a website with some information on getting connected with volunteers to talk about your anxiety. Text CONNECT to 741741 for free 24/7 help for anxiety. Keep in mind that it is always preferred to see a professional in these cases, but having someone to talk to can be helpful!