Although many people use the terms “anxiety” and “stress” interchangeably, they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, either internal or external. You may experience stress when you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you are worried that you won’t meet expectations (such as missing a deadline).

Anxiety, on the other hand, is a feeling of dread, or nervousness and fear. It can be caused by negative thoughts and expectations, or as a reaction to stress. You may experience feelings of anxiety virtually all of the time and not understand why, or your feelings may be a reaction to something you are nervous about, like an upcoming business trip.

Abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain may cause generalized anxiety. Some studies show that anxiety can be brought on by genetics. In addition, Read the rest of this entry »»

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