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Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It is a normal reaction to stress. It helps you stay alert for a challenging situation at work, study harder for an exam, or remain focused on an important speech.
When you suffer from anxiety your body releases stress hormones which can cause the muscles in your body to contract stronger than usual. This is in response to your bodyâs fight or flight reflex and the aim of this reflex is to enable you to either fight off the threat or run away from it.