What Is ANXIETY?
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Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
nervous
uptight
uneasy
apprehensive
What Are the Physical
Effects of Anxiety?
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Increase in heart rate
Sweating
Tightening up of muscles
Twitching
Tremors
What Are Signs of
Anxiety?
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“Butterflies” in stomach
Rapid heartbeat
Shaky voice
Muscle tension
Sweaty hands
Dry mouth
Difficulty holding hand steady
Difficulty concentrating
What Are the Most
Common Situation
That Causes Anxiety
With Teenagers?
How Do You Deal With
Situations That Cause
You Anxiety?
Point to Ponder
• People deal with situation that
produce anxiety in various ways:
• Some people do nothing and just put
up with it.
• Some people avoid situations which
are difficult for them.
• Some people have their own ways of
dealing with these situations.
Techniques for Coping
With Anxiety / Stress
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Exercise
• Deep Breathing
• Focus Breathing
• Mental Rehearsal
Let’s Practice
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