Understanding Anxiety for Teens

What is a normal response to feeling anxious?

• Fight-or-flight response

• Complete relaxation

• Ignoring the situation

• Feeling sleepy

Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of anxiety?

• Butterflies in the stomach

• Increased appetite

• Shaky hands

• Sweaty palms

When should you consider anxiety to be a problem?

• When it is too intense to cope with

• When it makes you feel excited

• When it occurs before a test

• When it helps you focus

What should you do if you feel anxiety is too much to handle?

• Keep it to yourself

• Tell a parent, school counselor, or doctor

• Try to sleep it off

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

What is the purpose of anxious feelings according to the text?

• To distract you from tasks

• To make you feel uncomfortable

• To warn that something important is at stake

• To make you avoid challenges