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(Anxiety Treatment. San Diego Couples Family Therapy) Gretchen E. Ahrens http://www.smspoll.net/poll.customise.c hart.php?pollid=18987 Anxiety is different from stress 3.1% of American adults • That’s about 9.9 million Women live with GAD are twice as likely to have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). NIMH RSS) (Anxiety Girl: St. Dymphna – call her happy. Call her happy) Diagnosed with GAD, OCD, and Chronic Depression at 19 Family Most history and learning to cope recent panic attack: November 2014 1. Understand what anxiety is and how it is different than stress 2. Gain tools to manage personal anxiety at work 3. Learn how to reduce anxiety for others in your workplace (Job Searching for the Anxiety-Stricken. Persephone Magazine) 1. Painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill 2. An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear . . . Doubt concerning reality and nature of threat, . . . Self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it (anxiety. Merriam-Webster) Cannot get rid of concerns, even though illogical Cannot relax, easily startled, difficulty concentrating Physical symptoms: fatigue, tension, irritability, nausea, frequent bathroom trips, difficulty sleeping, lightheadedness, etc. *If you are experiencing symptoms of GAD, please seek medical or mental health attention from a professional (Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). NIMH RSS) (Natural Remedies for Anxiety – Deal With Anxiety Without Drugs. Anxiety Relief Zone) http://www.buzzfeed.com/micaela/what- panic-attacks-feel-like Anxiety attacks are brought on by stressors, panic attacks do not A state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. Something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety (stress. Merriam-Webster) ANXIETY State of mind STRESS Caused by outside factors Normal response Limited, will pass Abnormal and overwhelming Continuous Physical symptoms Unable to fully control May have physical symptoms, but fewer Sense of control TRIGGERS Overloaded e-mail Unexpected projects Interruptions Ambiguity Harsh criticism Mistakes Lack of control LEADS TO Lack of productivity Illness Dissatisfaction in job Deteriorating relationships Inability to focus Broken communication (Tool. Wikipedia) Time Management Organization Creating Your Setting Boundaries Know Your What Space Triggers to do when anxiety hits Addresses lack of control Time for e-mail, time for work Scheduling day Knowing today, tomorrow, and the next when to stop 20/2 rule • It exists for a reason Addresses the unexpected and overwhelming It is YOUR desk • Make it a comfortable space to work To-do lists • For today, for tomorrow, for the next day . . . Prioritizing Filing • Folders, folders, folders Addresses your inner dialogue Open Put a window, or at least the blinds on some music • Lowers blood pressure, assists in focusing Have water handy! • Yep, blood pressure again (Not My Circus Not My Monkeys Free Printables – Tried &True. Tried &True) Addresses dissatisfaction, ambiguity, and interruptions Your most powerful tool: NO! Set some rules about your space • Ex. Use my inbox, knock on my door, schedule time to discuss “x” . . . Lunch time is lunch time • 7 ½ hours affords you 20 minutes • No answering phones, checking e-mail (Illinois-Wage and Hour Laws. Employment Law Handbook) Example Triggers: • Sound • Hunger • Interruptions Avoiding Triggers: • Create a quite space, speak in person • Schedule time to eat and stick to it! • Ask: “Can we discuss this in 20 minutes?” Breathe Rest Move Organize Determine the worst that could happen (Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives. How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help for Mental Illness . . .) Organization, AGAIN! Respect Boundaries Empathy and Communication Organize your thoughts (and e-mails) • Know what you are asking for Organize your files • Ease of access Respect others’ organization • Different Styles • Different Needs It is NOT your desk • Do not leave papers, go through drawers, etc. Knock, even if the door is open Be courteous • Ask: “Do you have “x” minutes to talk about “y”? Respect their answer! • Again, lunch time is lunch time • Phone etiquette “There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Say what you mean, mean what you say Make criticism constructive View every conversation as an opportunity to learn Assumption reversed • Natural tendency: assume you are correct • Most helpful approach: assume you misunderstood Understand what anxiety is and how it is different from stress • Anxiety is internal, overwhelming, and illogical • Stress is a natural response and limited Gain tools to manage your anxiety at work • Time management, organization, personal space, and boundaries Learn how to reduce anxiety for others in your workplace • Organization, respect boundaries, empathize and communicate Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). (n.d.). NIMH RSS. Retrieved September 7, 2014, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxietydisorder-gad/index.shtml Illinois - Wage and Hour Laws. (n.d.). Employment Law Handbook. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hourlaws/state-wage-and-hour-laws/illinois/ anxiety. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety stress. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/stress?show=0&t=1410280868 A Trick For Reducing Anxiety About Major Life Changes. (n.d.). a brave life. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://abravelife.com/worlds-best-trick-for-reducing-anxiety-about-major-life-changes/ Anxiety Girl: St. Dymphna - call her happy. (n.d.). call her happy. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://callherhappy.com/st-dymphna/ Anxiety Treatment. (n.d.). San Diego Couples Family Therapy. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://sandiegofamilytherapy.net/services/anxiety/ Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives.. (n.d.). : How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help for a Mental Illness: Tips for Family Members and Friends. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://apahealthyminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-dont-know-how-to-help-them-tips-for.html Job Searching for the Anxiety-Stricken. (n.d.). Persephone Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://persephonemagazine.com/2014/02/job-searching-for-the-anxiety-stricken/ Natural Remedies for Anxiety - Deal With Anxiety Without Drugs. (n.d.). Anxiety Relief Zone. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://anxietyreliefzone.com/ Not My Circus Not My Monkeys Free Printables - Tried & True. (n.d.). Tried True. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://www.triedandtrueblog.com/not-my-circus-not-my-monkeys-free-printables/ Tool. (2014, August 31). Wikipedia. Retrieved September 9, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool