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An Introduction to Anxiety
What is anxiety?
Hello! (1:09)
It's a fact of life!
It's either adaptive or maladaptive (helpful vs. unhelpful)
It's a thought!
It's a feeling!
Where does anxiety come from?
Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
Social Factors
Common Causes of Anxiety
Genetics
Growing up around an anxious person
Poor attachment relationships
Constant criticism/critique
Abusive experiences
Traumatic experiences
Thinking styles (black or white or perfectionism)
Side effects of medical issues or medications
Poor eating habits
Avoidance of any kind of stress
Identifying The Symptoms
Thoughts
Feelings
How Much Does it Truly Affect You?
Assessing severity
Subjective Unit of Distress (SUDs) 0-10 rating
Does your anxiety affect your ability to live your life?
Does your anxiety appear to be getting progressively worse?
How does your anxiety impact your life?
How can you stop, lessen, and/or learn to live/cope with your anxiety?
Coping Mechanisms
What are coping mechanisms?
What coping skills work best for you?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)/Tapping (7:44)
Now What?
What should I do now?
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It's a feeling!
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