Anxiety

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

• A physical health disorder

• A biological disorder

• A mental health disorder

• A genetic disorder

Anxiety is?

• Rare

• Worry and fear

• Stress

• Genetic

The body´s stress response does what?

• Prepares the body for an emergency

• Stops bodily process

• Shocks the nervous system

• Causes racing thoughts

Which gender is more likely to have anxiety?

• Male

• Female

Anxiety feels different depending on the person experiencing it.

• True

• False

Anxiety only affects your brain.

• True

• False

What are some symptoms of Generalized anxiety disorder?

• Tiredness and hunger

• Vomiting and mood swings

• Fatigue and Irritability

• Restlessness and a feeling of being on-edge.

This type of anxiety you feel sudden, intense fear. You may break out in a sweat, have chest pain, and have a pounding heartbeat. Sometimes you may feel like you’re choking or having a heart attack.

• Phobias

• Panic disorder

• Obssessive compulsive disorder

• Social anxiety disorder

This is when you feel overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday situations. You obsessively worry about others judging you or being embarrassed or ridiculed.

• Phobia

• Social anxiety disorder

• Agoraphobia

• Separation anxiety

Anxiety is your body´s natural response to stress.

• True

• False