anx·i·e·ty
noun: anxiety; plural noun: anxieties
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
PSYCHIATRY
a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
Stress Chemicals
Increases production of cortisol and adrenaline
Cortisol – Designed to be used in situations of “acute stress” helps the body get ready for physical action
Increases inflammation in the body
Temporarily activates immune system (tiger vs. bacteria)
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Affects other hormones, DHEA, progesterone, estrogen
Love Chemicals
Dopamine – increase in pleasure, motivation, decrease in sadness
Vasopressant – increase in sexuality, attraction and decrease in anxiety
Oxytocin – increase in trust, attachment and decrease in fear
What You Should Know
Anxiousness is part of a Belief Pattern
Beliefs are Hereditary – they are in our DNA
We Can Train Our Brains to Manage Anxiety
Activity
Overwhelming research evidence that activity supports:
Learning
Memory
Self Regulation
Anxiety
Depression
Side Note on Worry
Our Thought is a Thing
Thought and actions seen by the body as the same thing
On a quantum level, everything is a vibration,
What you think about affects your biology
It also affects the biology of the person you are thinking about
Strategies We Teach Our Students
Change of State – Go for a walk
Go outside
Get a drink of water
Find What Comforts You: Hugs, Cuddling in a Blanket, Talking to Someone, Listen to Music
Positive Self Talk
Belly Breathing
Movement
Identifying Triggers
Home Supports
§ Declutter the home environment
§ Model Emotional Independence – Stress Contagion – You are in charge of managing your feelings
§ Move
§ Meditation/Breathing
§ Provide Responsibilities and Praise Independence
§ Limit Electronic Device Use
§ Have a consistent morning and evening routine
§ Eat Real Food
Some Stress is Good
Take care of your own stress
Model what you want your children to do and be
Move
Practice Finding What is Right
Pause, Meditate, Breathe
Eat Real Food
What Not to Do
Eat Sugar and Simple Carbohydrates
Self Medicating
Negative Self Talk
“Victimizing”
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