Anxiety in the body worksheet
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Anxiety in the body worksheet?
The general symptoms of Anxiety include cognitive symptoms, physical symptoms, and behavioural symptoms. Most noticeable symptoms of individuals suffering from anxiety are physical symptoms of autonomic arousal like sweating, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath, as well as more somatic complaints like insomnia, restlessness, and muscle aches, frequently accompanying the emotional distress of anxiety.
How will the worksheet help?
To manage the symptoms of anxiety, one must be aware of their physical manifestations. This worksheet will assist clients in understanding their physical signs and symptoms, which will help in the management of anxiety.
How to use the worksheet?
The therapists will use this worksheet with the client to make him aware of his physical symtopms. The worksheet consists of simple activity. Therapist will instruct the client to solve the worksheet during the session and can also give this worksheet as homework to the client.
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Anxiety disorders: Types, causes, symptoms & treatments. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9536-anxiety-disorders
