The Difference Between Stress And Anxiety

[Nelson Vergel]

It’s safe to assume that most of us have experienced stress in one form or another, whether it’s a deadline at work, a family conflict or an important decision. The constricting, chest-pressing fear can feel never ending and can put us into a state of unrest.
With stressful elements churning in our minds, it can be difficult to sort out how we’re feeling, and more importantly, whatlevel of stress we’re experiencing. It’s human nature to exaggerate, so there are many times when we claim we feel something more than we actually do. Enter (often false) statements like “This situation is giving me anxiety.” and “This whole thing is going to make me have a panic attack.”

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The Difference Between Stress And Anxiety

 

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The difference between stress and anxiety can often be hard to determine, because the two exhibit very similar symptoms, and can even have the same cause. One of the main differences between stress and anxiety is that stress typically has a clearly identifiable cause set in the present, whereas anxiety may be a more general feeling of fear about what might happen in the future, without a definitive cause.

Stress and anxiety can be caused by similar situations. These might include being too busy at work, having to speak in front of a crowded room, or worrying about finishing a project to the standards of a boss. One important difference between stress and anxiety, however, is that anxiety without cause can be classified as a mental disorder, and can progress to phobias or additional mental disorders.

Stress, on the other hand, is never qualified as a mental disorder. People with persistent anxiety may find relief by talking with a therapist or taking anti-anxiety medication; other options may include relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, or by attempting to face certain fears in order to overcome them. Anxiety may be a lifelong condition that needs to be managed.