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Definition

Consists of unpleasant physiological or somatic complaints, sense of impending danger, physically exhausting alertness and absorption with apprehension that interferes with reality problem solving.

Fear vrs. Anxiety


	Fear is the automatic response to a real or threatened danger. When you see an accident happening in front of you, or observe a life threatening event your body responds with hormones increased in your system allowing preparation for fight or flight
	Anxiety is exemplified by someone watching a movie of a similar event, you may identify or project yourself into a character's circumstances and respond as though you were present with the danger
	Panic is the fear of fear

Anxiety generally is provoked when an individual attempts to resist their symptoms (e.g. avoidance of phobic stimuli or compulsions). Though the threat may be perceived externally it's existence is internal.

Separation, performance, free-floating are just some common place descriptions.

Anger management can be a strong factor especially if repressed

Ultimately all anxiety stems from the fear of death

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