Anxiety
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Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Emotional state
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Mental health concept ⓘ Physiological state ⓘ Psychological state ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Adjustment disorders
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Generalized anxiety disorder NERFINISHED ⓘ Obsessive-compulsive disorder ⓘ Panic disorder ⓘ Post-traumatic stress disorder ⓘ Social anxiety disorder NERFINISHED ⓘ Specific phobias ⓘ |
| canBe |
Disabling
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Excessive ⓘ Normal response to stress ⓘ Persistent ⓘ |
| canBeManagedWith |
Lifestyle changes
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Medication ⓘ Psychotherapy ⓘ Stress management techniques ⓘ |
| canBeTriggeredBy |
Medical conditions
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Stressful life events ⓘ Substances ⓘ Trauma ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
Feelings of nervousness
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Feelings of unease ⓘ Feelings of worry ⓘ |
| differentFrom | Fear ⓘ |
| hasBiologicalBasisIn |
Brain circuits
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Neurotransmitter systems ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Behavioral symptoms
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Cognitive symptoms ⓘ Emotional symptoms ⓘ Physiological symptoms ⓘ |
| involves |
Amygdala activation
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Autonomic nervous system activation ⓘ |
| mayInclude |
Difficulty concentrating
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Gastrointestinal discomfort ⓘ Increased heart rate ⓘ Irritability ⓘ Muscle tension ⓘ Rapid breathing ⓘ Restlessness ⓘ Sleep disturbances ⓘ Sweating ⓘ Trembling ⓘ |
| oftenAbout |
Imminent events
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Uncertain outcomes ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Fear ⓘ |
| riskFactorFor |
Depression
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Impaired functioning ⓘ Substance misuse ⓘ |
| whenExcessiveAssociatedWith | Anxiety disorders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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