Anxiety
Description of Anxiety:
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive,
somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to
create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear,
or worry.
Anxiety is a generalized mood state that occurs without an identifiable
triggering stimulus. As such, it is distinguished from fear, which occurs in the
presence of an external threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific
behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that
are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It may help a person to deal with a
difficult situation, for example at work or at school, by prompting one to cope
with it. When anxiety becomes excessive, it may fall under the classification of
an anxiety disorder.
Specific Anxiety Information
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