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U4L1 Student Guide
U4L1 Student Guide
3. Define anxiety.
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical
changes like increased Blood pressure
A Normal Reaction that everyone experiences from time to time in response to different
kinds of events and situations
- Examples: before a big Test big performance or decision
6. What is the difference between normal anxiety experiences and an anxiety disorder?
Normal Anxiety Experiences Experiencing an Anxiety Disorder
Related to a specific situation or Occurs unexpectedly
problem Anxiety feeling lasts a long time,
Lasts only as long as the situation or even when situation or problem has
problem resolved
Is proportional to the situation or Anxiety response to situation or
problem problem is much stronger than
Is a realistic response to problem or expected
situation Unrealistic experience of anxiety –
fear of a situation that likely will
never happen
Anxiety may feel impossible to
control or manage
14. List examples of prescription medicine known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
that prescribed to treat anxiety and depression.
Prozac
- Celexa
Lexapro
- Zoloft
- Paxil
Luvox
18. What are some tips for teens to use to help reduce anxiety?
Lean on a Social Support Group
Be sure to get solid amounts of:
- Exercise
- Proper Nutrition_
- Sleep
- Consider Relaxation Techniques
Prepare for the “Big Event” in advance
Set Realistic goals
19. What is the summary?