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1 9.MEH. 1.2 Plan effective methods to deal with anxiety 8/25/15 Tuesday

2 What is anxiety? An uneasy feeling or the act of worrying about what may happen. What causes anxiety?

3 Symptoms: ex. not able to sleep Causes: ex. Fear of failure Effects: ex. Unable to accomplish goals Anxiety

4 Causes Family problems Loss Financial stress Serious medical illness Competitions Stress from school Relationships What are symptoms of anxiety?

5 Symptoms Sweaty palms Flushed face Difficulty breathing Increased heart rate Headaches Stomach ache Muscular tension Effects of anxiety?

6 Effects Not accomplishing goals Grades dropping Poor health Increased tension in relationships

7 Anxiety vs. Depression? Depression: prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness what is depression what is anxiety

8 What amount of anxiety is normal? Excessive anxiety affects individuals throughout everyday life When it begins to interfere with all aspects of life, then one may begin to feel trapped! If you feel you have excessive anxiety, seek help from parent, counselor, teacher or doctor See Appendix 4

9 Tools to Reduce Stress Worksheet

10 Test Taking Tips Studying Prepare in advance Know the vocabulary Make up your own test. This helps you know which areas are most important

11 Test Taking Tips Take a deep breath or two to help focus Read the directions Read all the answers before choosing one Answer questions you know first to build confidence Watch out for works like not, except, always and never Use blank paper to help solve problems When you guess, research shows the first answer to enter your mind is typically correct Go back and check your answers

12 Signs of excessive anxiety Having feelings of fear or worry most of the time Be easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating Have muscle tension and be unable to relax Have changes in appetite Have difficulty falling asleep Experience physical problems such as headaches or upset stomachs

13 Is this individual experiencing normal or excessive anxiety? Kim loves her math teacher but before every exam she fears that she will do poorly and the palms of her hands sweat. On occasion she has even felt it difficult to breath. After she solves the first two or three problems, she always feels better. What are the causes and effects of anxiety? Normal or excessive? What coping strategies are used or what coping strategy would you suggest?

14 Causes? Math Tests Coping Methods: Prepare in advance to build confidence Take a deep breath before beginning the exam Understand that after the first two problems, the anxiety begins to settle How serious?

15 Is this individual experiencing normal or excessive anxiety? Jeff s father has left the family home. His mother has said that she wants a divorce. Jeff has not slept very well in over a week and he worries that there will not be enough money for them to buy food, much less remain in their house. He gets a little dizzy when he thinks about how he is going to take care of his little sister. He is so tired that he is unable to do his school work and his grades are beginning to suffer.

16 Cause: Jeff s family is separating and Jeff is concerned for the family's well being Serious- experiencing physical effects as well as psychological effects. Also shows declining grades Coping Methods?

17 Is this individual experiencing normal or excessive anxiety? Work with a partner and continue answering the problems. Discus: 1. What are the causes and effects of anxiety? 2. Is this individual experiencing normal or excessive anxiety? 3. What coping strategies are used or what coping strategy would you suggest?

18 Independent Practice Apply the concept of planning ahead to reduce anxiety. Make either a week at a glance calendar or month calendar and post all upcoming assignments or events that correspond to that day. This will be put in your notebook

19 Date Tasks Complete Check Mark Monday March 17 Tuesday March 18 Wednesday March 19 Thursday March 20 Friday March 21 Saturday March 22 Sunday March 23 Re-write rough draft for English Finish studying for Bio exam Practice piano Bio Exam Piano Lesson- 4pm Pizza Party with Student Gov t after school Basketball Practice- 4pm Write final version of English paper Mom s birthday tomorrow- make card Moms birthday party- 7pm English Paper due Clean upstairs bathroom Mow lawn Church Walk neighbor s dog

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