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   Anx·i·e·ty

   /aNGˈzīədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome: "he felt a surge of anxiety" Similar worryconcernapprehensionapprehensivenessconsternationuneasinessuneasefearfulnessfeardisquietdisquietudeperturbationfretfulnessagitationangstnervousnessnervesedginesstensiontensenessstressmisgivingtrepidationforebodingsuspenseinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)the williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe jittersthe shakesthe jumpsthe yipscollywobblesjitterinessjim-jamstwitchinessthe (screaming) abdabsrhyming slang:Joe Blakesarchaic:worrimentOpposite calmnessserenity
   • ▪ desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease: "the housekeeper's eager anxiety to please" Similar eagernesskeennessdesireimpatiencelongingyearning
   • ▪ a mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats, typically leading to avoidance behaviors and often to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension: "we are seeing more calls related to anxiety and depression"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French anxiété or Latin anxietas, from anxius (see anxious).

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5. What is Anxiety?

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   Managing Anxiety

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     Rumer Willis opens up about anxiety struggle: 'Sometimes I feel like I'm dying'

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     Ryan Reynolds opening up about his anxiety has the power to help millions of sufferers

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     Chris Evans almost turned down Captain America role due to severe anxiety, panic attacks

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   Anxiety and COVID-19

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     CBD sales are soaring, but evidence is still slim that it makes a difference for anxiety or pain

     Many people have turned to cannabis and its derivatives as they search for pandemic relief, and one of the most widely available ones is CBD.

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   • Miami Herald

     Kids should be screened for anxiety at early age, experts say. Here’s the new guidance

   • The Today Show

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   • NBC Universal

     Anxiety, depression rampant among children even before the pandemic

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     Separation anxiety is 'actually sign of a positive attachment,' experts say. Here's how parents can help kids cope with their feelings

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   • ANI

     Study suggests mask-wearing might lead to increased social anxiety

   • U.S.News & World Report

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     As America slowly reopens from the COVID-19 pandemic, social anxiety is on the rise. Nearly half of Americans are anxious about adjusting to in-person interactions again once the pandemic ends, according to the Stress in America survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

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