Created by T. Magallan @ Truitt MS

Feeling Anxious???

• Now that we are more than half way through with the “Choices” lessons, each of you will come to the front of the room and share what you have learned so far.

• You will have one minute to think about what you would like to share with the class.

Anxious Yet???

• You will not have to present to the class, but now all of you know what ANXIOUS feels like.

• Anxiety is feeling nervous, uptight, uneasy, or apprehensive.

Physical Effects

• Anxiety produces physical changes in the body:

• “Butterflies” in the stomach

• Rapid heartbeat• Shaky voice• Muscle tension• Sweaty hands• Dry mouth• Difficulty holding hands

steady (shaky hands)• Difficulty concentrating

Situations Which Cause Anxiety

• Tests

• Dates

• New situations

• ????

Stay tuned for ways to cope with