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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 by unpleasant activation of multiple body systems—all to facilitate response to an unknown danger, whether real or imagined.
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   Is anxiety a mental or physical state?

   • Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation—mentally characterized by increased arousal and negative expectancy tortured into worry, and physically by activation of multiple body systems—all to facilitate coping with an unknown or adverse situation.

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   What is anxiety & how does it affect a person?

   • What Is Anxiety? 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 unpleasant activation of multiple body systems—all to facilitate response to an unknown danger, whether real or imagined.

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   Is anxiety a mental illness?

   • The emotion of anxiety itself is not a mental illness. Most people experience anxiety at different times in their lives. You may experience anxiety before making a presentation at work or school. You may experience it before meeting someone new or starting a new job. You may experience it if you are in danger in some way, or if your loved one is.

   Is Anxiety a Mental Illness? - Verywell Mind

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   Is anxiety a health condition?

   • Since anxiety sometimes shares symptoms with health conditions, including thyroid disorder and heart conditions, it’s important to rule these out. If your doctor believes that you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, they will likely refer you to a licensed therapist or psychiatrist for a diagnosis.

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   What does anxiety feel like?

   • Anxiety is usually a natural response to pressure, feeling afraid or threatened, which can show up in how we feel physically, mentally, and in how we behave. It’s common to describe anxiety as a feeling of dread, fear or unease, which can range from mild to severe.

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   What is the difference between fear and anxiety?

   • Fear is similar to anxiety, except that with fear the threat is, or is perceived to be, more concrete, present, or imminent. The psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety vary according to the nature and magnitude of the perceived threat, and from one person to another.

   Is Anxiety Psychological or Physical? | Psychology Today

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   Anxiety is usually a natural response to pressure, feeling afraid or threatened, which can show up in how we feel physically, mentally, and in how we behave. It’s common to describe anxiety as a feeling of dread, fear or unease, which can range from mild to severe.

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   Aug 8, 2016 · Anxiety can be defined as ‘a state consisting of psychological and physical symptoms brought about by a sense of apprehension at a perceived threat’. Fear is similar to anxiety, except that...

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   Anxiety and physical health problems. Some studies suggest that experiencing anxiety could increase the risk of developing certain long-term physical health problems, including diabetes, stomach ulcers and heart problems.

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   Jul 30, 2022 · While most people experience anxiety symptoms sometimes, anxiety itself is not a mental illness. However, if your anxiety is significant, you may have an anxiety disorder, which is a type of mental illness.

9. www.newscientist.com › article › mg26234851-700-theThe new evidence that explains what anxiety really is

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   Apr 2, 2024 · What anxiety actually is has puzzled scientists for decades. Now we are starting to figure out how it may arise from miscommunication between the body and the brain. By Eleanor Parsons. 2 April...