Anxiety & Depression Chapter 8 Lesson 3

Anxiety Feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Symptoms include: Fear or dread Perspiration, trembling Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness

Treatment for Anxiety Stress management techniques: Deep breathing Yoga Visualization Progressive muscle relaxation

Signs of Excessive Anxiety Have 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 symptoms such as headache or upset stomach.

Study and Test-Taking Tips to Reduce Anxiety Prepare in advance Know the vocabulary Make up your own test questions Test Time Take a deep breath or two Read the drections before you begin Read through all answers Answer questions you know first Watch words like: NOT, EXCEPT, ALWAYS, and NEVER

Depression A prolonged feeling of: helplessness hopelessness sadness

Reactive Depression Last longer than the “blues” Can lead to Major Depression if not managed Example: death of a friend

Symptoms of depression Irritable or restless mood Withdraw from friends Change in appetite Change in weight Feelings of guilt or worthlessness