How to control Anxiety with Thought Reframing

1.Anxiety:

1.Definition: Anxiety is a sustained, low-level discomfort characterized by worry, distress, and fear.

2.Onset: It tends to build gradually in response to specific stressors

3.Duration: Lasts longer than fear or panic.

2.Fear:

1.Definition: Fear is an intense emotional response that activates the fight-or-flight mechanism. Response to immediate threat/danger

2.Onset: Surges suddenly and exists in short bursts.

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STRESS:

.Duration: Typically short-lived.

1.Definition: Stress is the body’s response to external pressures or demands.

2.Onset: Varies based on the stressor.

3.Duration: Can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).

4.Examples: Stress can result from work, relationships, or life events