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Social Story: When I Feel Anxious

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This social story about anxiety helps children understand what anxious feelings can feel like and shows them simple, calming strategies they can use. It reminds children that big feelings are real, manageable, and something adults can help with.

Who is this social story for?

This story is helpful for children who feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure about their emotions.

When can I use this social story?

Use it before school, during tricky transitions, or anytime anxiety starts to build.

What does this story help with?

  • understanding what anxiety can feel like
  • recognising early signs of worry
  • learning simple calming strategies
  • building confidence and emotional safety

Sometimes I feel anxious. My body can suddenly feel tight, hot, or full of energy

I may feel many strong feelings

When I feel this way, I might want to grab, pull, kick, or bang on things

I'm feeling so overwhelmed

Hurting people or breaking things is not safe and it makes my mum and others sad

When I'm feeling like this, I can take slow deep breaths or squeeze a stress ball to help me calm down

I can also listen to music or go to my calm space when I need a break

When I try to calm myself, it makes my mum happy

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