feeling anxious

Anxiety is a feeling you get when you’re worried or frightened. There’s lots of different words to describe it like feeling stressed out, scared or nervous. It can also make you feel physically unwell. If you feel anxious a lot, it can feel horrible.

 

Anxiety is a normal feeling that everybody has at times. There are things you can do to feel better.

simple tips
  • Stop what you’re doing and do something different – play a game, do an activity, watch a film or TV
  • Breakdown what you’re trying to achieve into smaller tasks – study for shorter periods of time, set longer goals
  • Reward yourself for the small achievements you make
  • Try relaxing with some quick activities or breathing techniques
  • Speak to a safe adult you trust
help and support