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what is anxiety?
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...
FEELS LIKE...
Tightness in your chest
Stomach ache/headache
Tensed muscles
Dizziness
Sweaty palms
Something bad may happen
LOOKS LIKE...
LOOKS LIKE...
Difficulty focusing or remembering things
Panic attacks
Lack of patience
Hard time falling or staying asleep
Thinking too much
MANAGING ANXIETY
MANAGING ANXIETY
Coping tools/strategies that can help reduce or eliminate anxious thoughts or feelings:
Listen to calming music
Practice mindfulness
Go for a walk
Write down your thoughts in a journal
Challenge those thoughts with positive ones
Take some deep breaths
Take a break
Talk to a trusted friend/adult
Check out our Virtual Calming Room
Talk to your school counselor!
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