The beginning of\u00a0a new school year brings both excitement and anxiety.\u00a0 Rejuv Medical Therapist Liz Reihm joined me on WJON for a Health Matters conversation about back to school anxiety.<\/p>\n
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Getty Images\/iStockphotoAnxiety is Common<\/p>\n
Reihm says early school year anxiety is common especially if the student has moved to a new school district and doesn’t know anyone.\u00a0 She says uncertainty is a key factor which leads to anxiety. Reihm says when we’re anxious we often project into the future with the fear of the unknown or reliving a negative experience from the past.\u00a0 She suggests making it a point to live in the moment and to not dwell on past negative experiences.<\/p>\n
What is Worry?<\/p>\n
Worry and anxiety are similar and yet different things.\u00a0 Reihm says worry is the first stage of anxiety which can be described as restlessness or muscle tension.\u00a0 She says this often happens a couple days before the first day of school or a large presentation.\u00a0 Reihm indicates a person who feels this, feels a little bit off.\u00a0 She says this mild anxiety or worry can be a positive thing because it causes us to prepare and focus.<\/p>\n
Anxiety Can Become Severe<\/p>\n
Reihm explains a moderate or severe anxiety can lead to a flight of fight reaction.\u00a0 She says this can lead to scattered thinking, a rapid heart beat, sweating and dizziness.\u00a0 Reihm indicates the final stage would be panic.\u00a0 She says this shows up as an overwhelming sense of dread and worry.<\/p>\n
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