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Anxious

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What is Anxious?

A state of unease and worry about future events or uncertain outcomes that may or may not occur. Anxiety often focuses on worst-case scenarios and can feel physically uncomfortable. It is the mind's attempt to prepare for threats, even imagined ones.

When you might feel anxious

Anxious is a specific form of nervous, 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 anxious.

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