Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is feeling nervous, worried, fearful or uneasy.

We may feel anxious about all sorts of things such as: a big project at work, work evaluation, making an important life decision, etc. We can even be anxious over things or situations we do not have control over such as natural disasters (i.e., current pandemic).

Feeling anxious every once in a while is NORMAL. When we begin to feel extremely nervous, fearful, or worried everyday, all day- that is when it becomes a problem. When feeling anxious prevents us from completing everyday tasks that we once were able to do causes concern.

Symptoms of Anxiety

When people are feeling anxious; they feel some of the following:

Feel nervous, restless, or tense
Have a sense of panic, danger or doom
Heart rate begins to increase
Breathe rapidly
Begin to sweat
Begin to shake or tremble
Feel weak or tired
Have trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than what they are worried about
Have trouble sleeping

Managing Anxiety

One of the biggest ways that helps manage one's anxiety is using coping skills.

Coping skills are things one does that help us feel better. Here are a list of examples one can do:

Watch a movie
Watch a funny show
Listen to music (with a slow beat, preferably)
Go for a walk (while being socially distant from others)
Talk/Text/Facetime your friends or family
Color/Draw
Spending time with your pet
Try breathing exercises
Workout
Reach out for support- Family, Friends, Mental Health Therapist

Students can also visit my Calm Room and use the videos/activities on here to help ease their anxiety!

Calm Room

Noticing your student may have anxiety?

They are not alone! Anxiety impacts many individuals, especially school-aged children. Support is out there. You can speak with your child's doctor & seek support. You can also reach out to support staff at school! Such as:

Your student's teachers
Your student's Grade Counselor
A-G Counselor:
- Mrs. Martinez
Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs):
- Ms. Moreno
- Ms. Rafael (me!)

Use the QR code or CLICK HERE to connect with your PSWs: Ms. Rafael or Ms. Moreno. We are here to support YOU.

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