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Posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2002, at 11:17:45
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> Seriously, I don't think that I know the difference between the two feelings.
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> I know they are closely related, but how do you tell if you are under stress or having anxiety?
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> thanks,
> cem
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Posted by sleepy lizard on October 27, 2002, at 0:02:13
In reply to Difference between anxiety and stress? « turalizz, posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2002, at 11:17:45
Did the thread die when it moved here? The dictionary gives the psychiatric meaning of anxiety as follows:
"A state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning."
So anxiety forms through anticipation.
Posted by Dinah on October 27, 2002, at 12:57:18
In reply to Difference between anxiety and stress? « turalizz, posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2002, at 11:17:45
Wouldn't stress be a condition and anxiety be a possible reaction to that condition? Stress is an environmental factor?
After all, some people thrive on stress. Some people have physical reactions, some people react with anxiety or depression.
I have heard that an optimal amount of stress is good for a person. I'm not sure there's an optimal amount of anxiety.
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