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- DictionaryAnx·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"
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Sep 27, 2023 · 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.
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 by ...
Jan 2, 2023 · Anxiety is a vital part of several different disorders. These include: Panic disorder. This means you experience recurring panic attacks at unexpected times.; Phobia. This is an excessive fear of ...
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Anxiety is not the same as fear, but they are often used interchangeably. Anxiety is considered a future-oriented, long-acting response broadly focused on a diffuse threat, whereas fear is an appropriate, present-oriented, and short-lived response to a clearly identifiable and specific threat.
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Selective mutism: A somewhat rare disorder associated with anxiety is selective mutism.Selective mutism occurs when people fail to speak in specific social situations despite having normal language skills. Selective mutism usually occurs before the age of 5 and is often associated with extreme shyness, fear of social embarrassment, compulsive traits, withdrawal, clinging behavior, and temper ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Anxiety is a normal emotion that causes increased alertness, fear, and physical signs, such as a rapid heart rate. Read on to learn more.
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4 days ago · Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It’s normal for people to feel anxious in response to stress. Sometimes, however, anxiety becomes a severe, persistent problem that’s hard to control and affects day-to-day life; if you have this type of problem, you may have an anxiety disorder. ...
