Class 10 | Understanding and Dealing with Anxiety

Anxiety affects our

• Thoughts

• Feelings

• Physical health

• All of the above

Anxiety is our body's response to anything stressful, threatening or overwhelming

• True

• False

Tej didn't score as well as he'd hoped in the previous history test. It has really impacted him since. Though he has been preparing for another history test next week, Tej is not able to remember anything he has studied. What do you think Tej should do? Select all helpful options.

• Study harder

• Blame himself

• Take a small break to do something relaxing

• Understand that all he can control is his effort in studying

Hamza is all set to speak at the school day event. He's been preparing to speak in front of a large audience, which he hasn't done before A few minutes before he needs to go on stage, he can't seem to remember his speech. Select all options that are helpful.

• Hamza could take deep breaths to center himself.

• Written prompts of the speech can help on stage.

• Hamza could pretend to be sick and back out.

• This is only his first time and he could be a great speaker with practice.

John has been worried about his board exams. He seems preoccupied most of the day. This has impacted his friendships, as he's not able to mingle with his friends like before. What do you think John should do? Select all appropriate options.

• Let go of his friends and concentrate on his studies.

• Apologize for being a terrible friend.

• Explain his struggle to his friends and ask for support.

• Experiment with group studies.

• Manage time and attention between studies and leisure.

Preethi has been training for The Junior Women's Weightlifting Championship. She's really worried about her performance, as she is the only weight lifter in her family circles and imagines what people might say if she doesn't succeed. What would you tell Preethi to help her?

Identify signs of a panic episode. Select all appropriate options.

• Shortness of breath

• Heavy/sinking sensation in the chest

• Blurry vision

• Shaky legs

• Feeling disoriented

Nikita had a panic episode in school last week. She's been afraid of getting another one since. What do you think Nikita should do? Select all appropriate options.

• Avoid school when she can

• Ask her teacher for support

• Tell her parents what happened

• Seek professional help

What would you do if someone around you is experiencing a panic episode? Select all appropriate options.

• Call an ambulance

• Give them time and physical space

• Keep asking them questions

• Keep calm yourself

All of us are worried about something at one point or the other. However, we also have the ability to relax and calm ourselves before we learn to face our worries. What are some activities that help you relax and refresh yourself?