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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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     The Anxious Truth

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     Panic Attacking: Comedy & Anxiety

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   • Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

   • The Anxiety Coaches

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5. What is Anxiety?

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     10 Things People with Anxiety Want You to Know About Having Anxiety

     1. Anxiety Looks Totally Different from Person to PersonLike pretty much any illness, mental or physical, anxiety is not a one-size-fits-all thing. Amanda M. compares it to “The sisterhood of the traveling...

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     Cosmo

     How to tell if you have anxiety (or are experiencing normal nerves)

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     Yahoo Life

     Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: Is there a difference and what are the symptoms?

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     4 ways to support someone with anxiety and what not to say to them, according to psychologists

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     13 physical symptoms you didn't realise were caused by anxiety

   • Real Simple

     How to Spot 6 Common Anxiety Symptoms (and What Might Be Causing Them)

     Learn what's causing your anxiety to help understand it, recognize it, and manage it going forward.

   • InStyle

     Feeling Anxious Is the New Normal. Here's When You Should Be Concerned

   • SheKnows

     Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That May Be Affecting Your Daily Life

   Managing Anxiety

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     How to create a coping toolbox to help with anxiety, according to doctors

     Therapists recommend coping toolboxes as a way to ground yourself and remind you of coping tools. Here's what to include in one.

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     A TikTok therapist on managing her own anxiety in 15 minutes

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     9 Things Psychologists Do When They Have Anxiety

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     Self

     6 Tips for Managing Your Anxiety From Olympic Sports Psychologists

   • People

     Inside One Teen Girl’s Struggle to Manage Anxiety During the Pandemic

   • Hello Giggles

     How a "Feel Good List" Helps Me Manage My Anxiety

     Plus, how you can create your own.

   • The Oprah Magazine

     Anxious About Coronavirus? Experts Share Their Tips on How to Remain Calm

   • Redbook

     Healthy Foods That Fight Anxiety and Stress, According to a Nutritionist

   Celebrities Talk About Anxiety

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     How Emma Stone learned to deal with her anxiety and panic attacks

     For Emma Stone, acting is so much more than a job. "The thing that haunts me to this day is useful in my job," she told Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz during a videotaped conversation at the Child Mind Institute on Monday. During the half-hour long discussion at Advertising Week New York, Stone, 29, described her first panic attack at the age of 7.

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     Yahoo Sports

     Kevin Love opens up about his experience with panic attacks and therapy

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     Yahoo Life

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

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     Yahoo Life

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

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     Selena Gomez opens up about depression in moving speech: 'Last year, I was suffering mentally and emotionally'

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

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     311’s Nick Hexum on Living with Anxiety

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   • Seventeen

     Hailey Baldwin Opened Up About Her Anxiety Saying "Things Are Difficult"

   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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     The Conversation

     How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety

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     People

     Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65 Now Recommended at Checkups

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     Yahoo Life UK

     How to spot anxiety in your child and how to help them

   • HuffPost

     U.S. Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened For Anxiety

   • Akron Beacon Journal

     Are you anxious about crowds or fearful of public places? Learn about anxiety, agoraphobia

   • The Guardian

     How to recognise the symptoms of anxiety and get help

   • HuffPost Life

     For People With Anxiety Or Insecurities, It's Hard To Lose The Mask

   • Miami Herald

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

   • The Today Show

     11 ways to manage health anxiety and ease back into 'normal' activities

   • NBC Universal

     Anxiety, depression rampant among children even before the pandemic

   • Yahoo Life

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

   • BreezyScroll

     Anxious and stressed about future COVID-19 waves? Here are some measures suggested by WeShield to curb the anxiety

   • Good Morning America

     Dr. Jennifer Ashton opens up about what it's like to live with anxiety

   • NetDoctor

     6 self-help tips to overcome hypochondria health anxiety

   • ANI

     Study suggests mask-wearing might lead to increased social anxiety

   • U.S.News & World Report

     Do I Have Social Anxiety or Something Else?

     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.

   • ANI

     Mask-wearing might increase social anxiety struggles: Study

   • U.S.News & World Report

     6 Surprising Signs You May Have Anxiety

     Marla Genova had resigned herself to a career in dry cleaning. The then-teenager couldn't imagine doing anything less isolating or mundane than what she did at that post-high school job: sitting at the dry cleaner's, mostly alone, until the one time each day the clothes were delivered.

   • Travel+Leisure

     How to Work Through Your Re-entry Anxiety, According to a Licensed Therapist

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxiety

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   May 4, 2018 · Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder. You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment. Whatever form of anxiety you have, treatment can help.

7. www.anxiety.org › what-is-anxietyAnxiety » What Is Anxiety? Signs, Causes, Symptoms

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Anxiety is a physiological and psychological response that occurs when the mind and body encounter stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar situations. It manifests as a feeling of discomfort, distress, or apprehension before a significant event.

8. www.healthline.com › health › anxietyAnxiety Disorders: Causes, Types, Symptoms, & Treatments - ...

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   Jan 2, 2023 · What is anxiety? Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. For example, going to a job interview or...

9. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsAnxiety | Psychology Today

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   Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation. Mentally it is characterized by increased arousal and apprehension tortured into distressing worry, and physically...

10. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsAnxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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    What is anxiety? Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time.

11. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesAnxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

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    Dec 17, 2020 · An anxiety disorder is a type of mental health condition. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may respond to certain things and situations with fear and dread. You may also experience physical signs of anxiety, such as a pounding heart and sweating. It’s normal to have some anxiety.

12. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAnxiety disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people in 2019. More women are affected by anxiety disorders than men. Symptoms of anxiety often have onset during childhood or adolescence. There are highly effective treatments for anxiety disorders.

13. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › anxiety-disordersPsychiatry.org - What are Anxiety Disorders?

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    Share. Print. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety.

14. www.everydayhealth.com › anxietyWhat Is Anxiety? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

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    Apr 25, 2023 · Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, or worry that typically occurs in the absence of an imminent threat. It differs from fear, which is the body’s natural...

15. www.webmd.com › anxiety-panic › anxiety-disordersAnxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment...

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    May 6, 2024 · 10 min read. What Are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety is a normal emotion. It’s your brain’s way of reacting to stress and alerting you of potential danger ahead. Everyone feels...