![]() This ancient pathway in our bodies once protected our ancestors from existential dangers like predators. This process increases heart rate and respiration, increases blood glucose levels, and sharpens sensory perception. When we are frightened, our bodies release excess cortisol and other hormones into our bloodstream. Whenever we are startled or frightened, our brains also respond with anxiety and physiological changes that make us prepared to start a “ fight or flight” response. This means that if the medical test came back fine, a healthy person would quickly return to their baseline level of functionality. ![]() Because it is tied to specific situations, normal anxiety distress will also dissipate when the causative crisis has resolved itself. During this time, common signs of anxiety like trouble sleeping or concentrating on work would be a completely expected response. ![]() For example, while awaiting the results of a serious medical test it is common to feel some anxiety, because the results could indicate a life-threatening condition. Healthy anxiety distress is related to a specific situation. So-called “anxiety distress,” or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune, is also a natural response to many of life’s events.
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