Anxiety is something bad that you feel in your chest and tummy when your are scared of things. Anxiety and fear are almost the same thing, but they are different. When you have fear, you are also afraid of things- you get scared, nervous, and then your chest starts to pound and you might want to run away […]
When an accident or disaster occurs, why do people panic or freeze?
When you are involved in an accident or a disaster, you will do one of three things: prepare to deal with the disaster, run from the disaster, or panic. This phenomenon is known as the fight or flight (or freeze) response. When you are exposed to danger, a part of your brain known as the amygdala senses […]
What Is The Difference Between Anxiety And Fear?
Anxiety is a mental state characterized by a range of unpleasant features, including apprehension, worry, rumination (which functions as attempts to control your worry), various types of nervous behavior, and physical complaints. Rumination is replaying a problem over and over in your mind, which leads to worse emotional states. It can be accompanied by a […]