Fears/Phobias and Anxiety
Phobias and anxiety are both fear responses, phobias are usually more specific and intense, while anxiety is often broader and milder but can escalate into panic. Both are driven by “what if” thinking and can trigger fight/flight symptoms (e.g., dizziness, nausea, sweating, racing heart, shaking, breathlessness). The most common coping strategy is avoidance, which can […]