Which of these is a relaxation strategy?
Running away
Shouting loudly
Holding your breath
Tightening and relaxing muscles
Avoiding all problems is the best way to cope with anxiety.
False
Anxiety is best described as:
A sport
A video game
A type of food
A feeling of worry or fear
It’s okay to ask for help if anxiety feels overwhelming.
True
Positive self-talk can help manage anxious thoughts.
True
Which is a healthy coping strategy?
Skipping school
Deep breathing
Ignoring your feelings
Yelling at others
What is “positive self-talk”?
Ignoring your problems
Saying mean things to yourself
Yelling at yourself
Encouraging yourself with kind words
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety?
Laughing uncontrollably
Sleeping more than usual
Racing heart
Feeling calm
Everyone feels anxious sometimes.
True
Anxiety is always a bad thing.
False
Anxiety can sometimes make you feel:
Restless
Extremely energetic
Completely fearless
Focused
Which is NOT a healthy way to cope?
Talking about your feelings
Hitting something when angry
Deep breathing
Going for a walk
Exercise can help reduce anxiety.
True
Writing in a journal can help because it:
Helps you express feelings
Is a punishment
Makes problems bigger
Causes stress
Anxiety can affect your sleep.
True
Who can you talk to if you feel anxious?
A counselor
All of the above
A trusted adult
A teacher
If anxiety feels too big to handle, you should:
Ask for help
Keep it secret
Blame others
Pretend it’s not there
Anxiety can sometimes make it hard to concentrate.
True
When you feel anxious, your body might:
Feel relaxed
Feel asleep
Stop moving
Feel tense
Anxiety only affects adults.
False
Talking to a trusted adult can help when you feel anxious.
True
Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like sweating or a fast heartbeat.
True
Keeping your feelings bottled up is a healthy coping strategy.
False
Feeling nervous before a test is a type of anxiety.
True
Which habit can make anxiety worse?
Getting enough sleep
Talking to someone
Exercise
Lack of sleep
Watching your breathing can help your body relax.
True
A grounding technique helps you:
Focus on the present moment
Sleep instantly
Ignore everything
Stay stuck in worry
Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm anxiety.
True
Anxiety can sometimes be helpful by motivating you to prepare or stay alert.
True
Which activity can help reduce anxiety?
Drawing
Listening to music
All of the above
Exercise