Anticipatory-Loss
What is Anticipatory-Loss?
Now that you know loss is possible, you fear it happening again. Hypervigilance is a trauma response.
When you might feel anticipatory-loss
Anticipatory-Loss is a specific form of anxiety, which itself is a type of fear. You might experience this feeling in situations where fear is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define anticipatory-loss.
Explore Anticipatory-Loss on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore anticipatory-loss and discover related emotions.
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