Anxiety

Anxiety is something that everyone will feel and experience in their lifetime. As much as we would like for it not to happen, feelings of anxiety will flare up on occasion.

But when someone struggles with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away on its own and can get worse over time without interventions. Symptoms of anxiety can interfere with a student's ability to function at home and in the school setting.

Things to Try with Anxiety

Take some time to slow down for a moment.

Focus on one moment at a time.

Take some deep breaths. Slowly breathe in and out.

Notice what's around you (where are you? who's around you? what do you smell?)

Make sure you are getting enough sleep.

Find what helps you beat stress! Do these things help you?

- - - - Going outside
      - Walking/Playing with a pet
      - Talking it out with a friend or loved one
      - Laughter
      - Dancing it out
      - Finding inspirational/positive videos/pictures/poems/songs
      - Coloring
      - Play-doh/Slime
      - Thinking of a favorite place
      - Singing
      - Reading a book

Resources

Virtual Hope Box App - Available on both Android and iPhone

Calm - Available on Android, iPhone, and on other devices

Worry Wise Kids - A great resource for families

Anxiety 101

ABC's of Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder Overview from Cleveland Clinic

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