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Anxiety ( also called angst or worry ) is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.

It is the displeasing feeling of fear and concern.

The root meaning of the word anxiety is ' to vex or trouble '; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness, and dread.

However, anxiety should not be confused with fear, it is more of a dreaded feeling about something which appears intimidating and can overcome an individual.

Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to a stressor.

It may help an individual to deal with a demanding situation by prompting them to cope with it.

However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it may fall under the classification of an anxiety disorder.