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Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events.
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It is often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination.
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Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress
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, but people with anxiety disorders experience intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.
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Symptoms of anxiety disorders include feelings of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and a rapid heartbeat.
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Treatments for anxiety disorders include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.
Anxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Summary
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.
NIMH » Anxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Anxiety refers to anticipation of a future concern and is more associated with muscle tension and avoidance behavior.
Fear is an emotional response to an immediate threat and is more associated with a fight or flight reaction – either staying to fight or leaving to escape danger.
Psychiatry.org - What are Anxiety Disorders?
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Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision.
Anxiety: MedlinePlus
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Anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition. Anxiety makes it difficult to get through your day. Symptoms include feelings of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and a rapid heartbeat. Treatments include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Anxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses, affecting roughly 40 million American adults each year. This Special Health Report, Anxiety and Stress Disorders, discusses the latest and most…
Anxiety: What it is, what to do - Harvard Health
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Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They…
Anxiety - American Psychological Association
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