Anxiety/Worry

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or uncertainty about what's to come.

Feels like...

Tightness in your chest
stomach ache/headache
dizziness
palms sweaty
a sense that something bad may happen

Looks like...

difficulty focusing or remembering things
panic attacks
lack of patience
hard time falling or staying asleep
thinking too much

Panic vs Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Coping tools/strategies that can help reduce or eliminate anxious thoughts or feelings...

listen to calming music
practice mindfulness (see image on the left)
go for a walk
write down your thoughts in a journal
challenge those thoughts with positive ones
take deep breaths
take a break
talk to a trusted friend/adult

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