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Behavioral and Emotional Responses

How Often

[0–100 scale]

Effective in

Reducing

anxiety

[0–100 scale]

Increases

Persistence

of anxiety

[0 –100]

13. Speak or act more quickly in a hurried manner


14. become quiet, withdraw from others


15. Seek medical/professional help (e.g., call
    therapist or gP; go to emergency)


16. Use Internet to chat with friend or obtain
    information


17. Reduce physical activity level


18. Rest, take a nap


19. Try to find solution to the problem causing me
    anxiety


20. Pray, meditate in effort to reduce anxious
    feelings


21. Have a smoke


22. Have a cup of coffee


23. gamble


24. Engage in pleasurable activity


25. Eat comforting food (e.g., favorite junk food)


26. Seek some place that makes me feel safe, not
    anxious


27. Listen to relaxing music


28. Watch Tv or videos (DvDs)


29. Do something that is relaxing (e.g., take a
    warm bath or shower, have a massage)


30. Seek out a person who makes me feel safe,
    not anxious


31. Do nothing, just let the anxiety “burn itself
    out”


32. Engage in physical exercise (e.g., go to the
    gym, run)


33. Read spiritual, religious, or meditative material
    (e.g., bible, poetry, inspirational books)


34. go shopping (buy things)