How to stay calm and avoid panic
  • 1. What is the first step in managing a panic attack?
A) Blame yourself for feeling this way.
B) Ignore the symptoms and hope they go away.
C) Recognize you're having one.
D) Run away from the situation.
  • 2. Which breathing technique can help calm you down?
A) Deep, slow breathing.
B) Breathing only through your mouth.
C) Holding your breath.
D) Rapid, shallow breathing.
  • 3. What is grounding?
A) Isolating yourself.
B) Using your senses to connect to the present.
C) Focusing on negative thoughts.
D) Ignoring your surroundings.
  • 4. A helpful grounding technique involves focusing on:
A) Past mistakes.
B) Things you want to change.
C) 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste.
D) Future worries.
  • 5. What is Cognitive Restructuring?
A) Challenging and changing negative thoughts.
B) Blaming others for your feelings.
C) Suppressing all emotions.
D) Ignoring reality.
  • 6. Which of these is a common physical symptom of panic?
A) Rapid heartbeat.
B) Feeling extremely cold.
C) Decreased heart rate.
D) Sudden bursts of energy.
  • 7. What is the purpose of progressive muscle relaxation?
A) To ignore physical sensations.
B) To induce panic.
C) To reduce muscle tension.
D) To increase muscle pain.
  • 8. What should you do if you feel a panic attack coming on in public?
A) Find a quiet space if possible.
B) Accuse others of causing your panic.
C) Pretend nothing is happening.
D) Draw attention to yourself.
  • 9. Which substance should be avoided during periods of anxiety?
A) Water.
B) Herbal tea.
C) Fruits and vegetables.
D) Caffeine.
  • 10. Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety by:
A) Releasing endorphins.
B) Increasing cortisol levels.
C) Causing muscle stiffness.
D) Depleting energy reserves.
  • 11. What is the role of a therapist in managing panic?
A) To tell you what to do.
B) To judge your feelings.
C) To provide guidance and support.
D) To prescribe medication without evaluation.
  • 12. Exposure therapy involves:
A) Ignoring your anxiety.
B) Avoiding all stressful situations.
C) Gradually facing your fears.
D) Creating more fear.
  • 13. What is the benefit of journaling?
A) To avoid facing your problems.
B) To share private information publicly.
C) To process emotions and identify triggers.
D) To dwell on negative thoughts.
  • 14. Mindfulness involves:
A) Paying attention to the present moment.
B) Ignoring your thoughts and feelings.
C) Thinking about the future.
D) Dwelling on the past.
  • 15. A helpful mantra during a panic attack could be:
A) This will pass.
B) Everything is hopeless.
C) I am weak.
D) I am going to die.
  • 16. What is the importance of self-care?
A) To reduce stress and promote well-being.
B) To avoid responsibilities.
C) To be selfish and ignore others.
D) To increase anxiety.
  • 17. Which of these is a healthy coping mechanism?
A) Isolating yourself from others.
B) Listening to music.
C) Substance abuse.
D) Self-harm.
  • 18. Social support is important because:
A) It increases competition and stress.
B) It encourages dependency.
C) It spreads gossip.
D) It provides emotional connection and reduces feelings of isolation.
  • 19. If someone is having a panic attack, what should you NOT do?
A) Offer them reassurance.
B) Stay with them.
C) Tell them to 'just calm down'.
D) Help them breathe.
  • 20. What is a panic disorder?
A) General anxiety.
B) Feeling happy all the time.
C) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks.
D) A single panic attack.
  • 21. Visualizing a calm place is an example of:
A) Guided imagery.
B) Exposure therapy.
C) Cognitive restructuring.
D) Progressive muscle relaxation.
  • 22. Medication for panic disorder should be:
A) Shared with friends.
B) A standalone solution.
C) Stopped abruptly without consulting a doctor.
D) Used in conjunction with therapy.
  • 23. What is interoceptive exposure?
A) Avoiding all physical activity.
B) Overexerting yourself physically.
C) Ignoring your body's signals.
D) Deliberately inducing physical sensations of panic.
  • 24. Why is sleep important for managing panic?
A) Only physical activity impacts panic levels.
B) Sleep has no effect on anxiety.
C) Sleeping too much eliminates anxiety.
D) Lack of sleep can exacerbate anxiety.
  • 25. What is the difference between anxiety and panic?
A) Panic is more intense and sudden.
B) Panic is always rational.
C) They are the same thing.
D) Anxiety is more intense and sudden.
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a healthy boundary?
A) Saying yes to everything people ask of you.
B) Saying no to tasks you don't have time for.
C) Communicating your needs clearly.
D) Protecting your personal time.
  • 27. What is the role of diet in managing anxiety?
A) A balanced diet supports overall mental health.
B) Diet has no impact on anxiety.
C) Only extreme diets help with anxiety.
D) Sugary foods reduce anxiety.
  • 28. What does the acronym STOP stand for in mindfulness?
A) Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed.
B) Start, Think, Organize, Proceed.
C) Stop, Tell someone, Overthink, Panic.
D) Stop, Think, Observe, Plan.
  • 29. How can humor help with anxiety?
A) It can shift perspective and reduce tension.
B) It always makes anxiety worse.
C) It trivializes serious issues.
D) It has no effect on emotions.
  • 30. If you are concerned about your panic attacks, what is the most important step?
A) Ignore the problem and hope it goes away.
B) Self-diagnose and treat yourself.
C) Ask for advice from unqualified sources.
D) Consult with a healthcare professional.
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