What is anxiety? There’s a good chance you’ve heard people on social media, or in real life, talking about it. The word gets thrown around a lot but there can be a bit of confusion about what it actually is.
Stress and Anxiety are very similar but there are some differences that are handy to know.
Stress is usually temporary; it often goes away when the thing that’s stressing you out goes away.
For example when you’ve got an assignment due tomorrow that you’ve haven’t started yet.
Most of the time stress doesn’t impact your overall quality of life that much.
Anxiety is often more of a long term thing.
Feelings of anxiousness can stick around after the thing you were worried aboutpasses.
Sometimes these feelings exist without any particular reason at all.
Now a really important thing to know
Is that feeling stressed or feeling anxious are both completely normal parts of being human.
There are a bunch of different words or emotions that can be used to represent anxiety.
These feelings are actually protective and as humans have evolved they’ve helped keep people safe from danger and motivated them to be prepared!
Whether that’s cavemen staying away from that suss noise in the bushes
Or the stress you feel about an upcoming exam which is what makes you prepare and practice!
Anxiety can start to become a problem when we begin to see threats or danger where there might not be
Or when these feelings stick around for a long time and really start to interfere with our everyday life.
There are a few symptoms you can keep an eye out for but whatever you do don’t go trying to self-diagnose & label yourself as someone who has an ‘anxiety disorder’.
Only a professional can do this and even they’re not supposed to diagnose themselves!
Plus telling yourself that you have an anxiety disorder can just make you more worried
When all that you’re feeling may just be the kinds of things that most other people feel too.
When you are feeling a bit more stressed or anxious than usual
It can be good to chat to an adult you trust like a parent teacher guardian whatever.
You might find that you’re not alone
And like I said you may realise that the things you’re feeling are what a lot of other people are feeling too and that’s ok.
There are also some helpful numbers you can call and if you are really worried you can go to see a GP or health professional.
In the meantime keep an eye out for some more videos we’ve got coming out on this topic.
We’ve got some tips for what to do if you’re feeling stressed or anxious and how to deal with news you might find upsetting.
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What is Anxiety? Anxiety refers to a state where an individual feels uncontrollable panic and stress. These feelings can be overwhelming and persistent and interfere with your daily life. Fear of real or imagined things can trigger these feelings. This can lead to panic attacks, which are repeated episodes of terror and fear that quickly escalate into panic attacks. Children can be affected by anxiety and have difficulty interacting with others.
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Anxiety is normal and children can manage it. If these emotions and concerns become too overwhelming for a child, they might need additional support. When fear and worry are not temporary If the anxiety doesn’t go away If anxiety becomes more severe over time When a child is unable to function doing tasks that are age-appropriate When anxiety affects eating or sleeping Do not minimize anxiety in children. An anxious child will be honest if they are worried. It is important to minimize anxiety as it can cause more problems and teach children not to trust you when they feel anxious.
Your behavior could be contributing to your child’s anxiety. If you believe your behavior is contributing to the problem, you may have to make changes.
It is important to recognize that your child might manipulate situations using their symptoms. Your role is to make sure your child doesn’t get manipulated.
We don’t know all the causes of anxiety. Anxiety could also be caused by genetic traits. Anxiety can be triggered by life experiences, trauma experiences, or other factors.
What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? An excessive amount of anxiety and worry that lasts more than 6 months.It is difficult for the individual to control their worry Anxiety and worry are often associated with at least three symptoms (only one is required for children). Feeling restless, on edge Feeling easily tired Difficulty concentrating Irritability Muscle tension Sleep disturbance Anxiety, worry, or other symptoms can cause significant distress or impairment in key areas of functioning .The disturbance is not caused by the physiological effects of a substance or a medical conditionAnother medical disorder is unlikely to explain the disturbance better. Low blood sugar, current medication, thyroid problems, and others may be other medical conditions. Before you seek out a professional in mental health, consult your doctor.
A doctor, psychologist or mental health professional can diagnose anxiety. This can include a physiological evaluation, and comparing symptoms with the DSM criteria. It can be difficult to diagnose anxiety because it often co-occurs with other mental health issues.
There are many anxiety disorders such as General Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Phobias and Social Anxiety Disorder. We will be covering anxiety in general. It is important for parents to know that anxiety can be coexisting with other mental disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, or substance abuse. There are many similarities between anxiety disorders and depression. Anxiety that is associated with other disorders can increase the risk of depression and suicidal tendencies.
Anxiety treatment includes medication, therapy, skills, and behavioral training. To help your child choose the best treatment, it is important to be familiar with all available options and their strengths and weaknesses. They will be able to manage their anxiety better by learning skills and behavioral training.
Smarter Parenting has games and activities that can help children deal with anxiety.
Do you celebrate all of life's moments, good or bad, with food? Eric and his guest, Luz Jaramillo, discuss why this can lead to eating disorders, how you can break this habit, and achieve a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing plus much more on this episode of ADHD reWired.
Luz is the owner of Brain Body Coach, has a Master's in Social Work, is a certified life coach, Masters in Neuro-Linguistic programming, a certified brain health coach, and many more. Luz is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and has ADHD, dyslexia, and learning difficulties. She has suffered from an eating disorder most of her life, but after studies and research, she could heal and lose over 50lbs, improving her focus and health.
Listen, as Luz and Eric discuss how to switch your emotional thoughts, change thought patterns, and the importance of eating healthy food. Eric shares that the ADHD brain does not process carbs well, so most times, it is better to limit them and substitute protein for more energy.
Consistency is the Key! Luz speaks about food, not being your friend; it is fuel and needs to be treated that way. Eat to live; don't live to eat! Luz and Eric share some ways that you can get healthy snacks prepared and portioned out so you can grab a bag and go quickly and conveniently. Know that if you slip, it's ok to get back up and try to be better tomorrow.
Luz has been there, done that, she knows about eating disorders and ADHD. If any of this resonates with you, this is an episode that you can't miss. Listen to what she has to say. It may be the difference between life and death.
You'll learn:
[01: 56] Welcome to the show, Luz! [03: 24] Luz shares when she learned she had ADHD. [03: 58] How did your eating disorder lead you to learn you had ADHD? [05: 12] Luz speaks about what form her eating disorder took. [07: 28] When did you decide you needed help with this disorder? [10: 10] Luz used neuro linguistic programming to switch her emotional thoughts from food to thoughts of pleasure. [12: 23] When you change your thought patterns, your internal critic screams louder and calls you a fraud. This is normal, and it takes time. [14: 35] Luz was ready to have weight loss surgery before her sister got her to change her mind. [16: 29] Looking back, how do you feel about how desperate you were? [21: 11] Eric speaks about some regular issues around food and how he deals with the cravings. [23: 06] Set up your environment to be conducive to what you need. [23: 57] Luz shares how important it is to have nutritious food for at least three meals a day. [26: 01] Eric shares that the ADHD brain does not do a good job of breaking down carbs. [28: 08] Consistency is the key! [31: 04] Luz suggests to people that food is not your friend, food is fuel. [32: 03] How do you suggest that people stop when they know they are in the middle of a binge? [34: 04] Replace the food with something else. [35: 20] Eric shares that many people he knows are doing a sugar detox. [37: 00] How sensitive to sugar are you? Have you been tested? [38: 03] Luz says you should tell yourself it's just for today, focus on one day at a time. [41: 10] Meditation and mindfulness are the keys to success. [46: 42] Luz shares some tips on how to have healthy food ready to eat for snacks. [49: 55] Have you found any services or different resources to help people systemize eating nutritious foods? [52: 01] You have to have the correct mindset, it might be harder if you have ADHD, but it is still doable. [52: 46] Know that you will slip, and that's ok get yourself right back up. [55: 00] Willpower starts strong in the morning, and it's a slippery slope later in the day if you don't recharge your system with the right food. [57: 17] Thank you so much for being on the show! [58: 17] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at www.ADHDreWired.com Find Luz:
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