I don't have control over or know when I will get sick. What I DO know is that I have family and medicine to make me feel better if it happens.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True of False: I am the only one in the whole world who feels worried.
False! Everyone feels worried at some point.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
Flip the Thought: There are so many things that I can't control.
I am in control of myself and that is all I need to be calm!
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
Flip the Thought: I know this isn't going to work.
I'll give it my best effort, and it's okay if I make mistakes. I've handled hard things before, and I can do it again.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: It is better if I just pretend nothing is worrying me.
False! Ignoring your worries can sometimes make them worse, talking about them to someone you trust can help.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: It's okay to feel worried.
True! Sometimes these feelings are scary or uncomfortable, but they are all normal and okay.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
True or False: Sometimes people get physically sick from their worries.
True! People experience worry is many different ways; running thoughts, can't sit still, tummy aches, headaches, etc.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Flip the Thought: I know I'm going to hate it.
I won't know if I like something new until I try! If I refuse to try, I could be missing out.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
25
Flip the Thought: Something is wrong with me because I worry SO much.
There is nothing "wrong" with me for worrying. Worry can sometimes be our brain's way of trying to keep us safe,
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: I have full control of my worries.
False! A lot of the time we can't control exactly what we think, but we can control how we respond to out worries.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
Flip the Thought: I HAVE to know exactly what is going to happen all the time.
I don't always know what happens next, and that's okay, it can even be exciting! I can focus on what I can control in this moment!
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
trap
No points!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
baam
Lose 25 points!
Oops!
15
Flip the Thought: What if something really bad happens?
What if something really good happens? I don't know what happens next, but that doesn't have to be scary. I have support from my teachers, friends and family.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
True or False: I can talk about my worries with someone I trust.
True! We don't have to be embarrassed or scared of our worries, sharing how you feel can actually help you feel better.
