What is anxiety?

What is anxiety?

Anxiety in the New Psychology of DREVO

In New Psychology DREVO, anxiety is viewed as a state of heightened readiness of the psyche and body for possible danger, uncertainty, or future events.

While fear arises as a reaction to a specific threat, anxiety is more often associated with the anticipation of a possible threat.

• Fear answers the question:
• "Is the danger here yet?"
• Anxiety asks:
• "What if danger appears?"

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a psychophysiological state of anticipation of possible danger, accompanied by increased attention, internal tension and the body's readiness for action.

It helps a person to notice risks in advance, plan for the future and avoid potential threats.

Therefore, anxiety, like fear, is a natural part of the psyche.

Why is anxiety necessary?

Without anxiety, a person would be too careless.

It is anxiety that helps:

• prepare for the exam;
• check security;
• plan a trip;
• take care of your health;
• think about the future;
• avoid rash decisions.

Moderate anxiety helps a person to be attentive and responsible.

When does anxiety become a problem?

• Anxiety stops helping when it becomes too much.
• It begins to drain a person.
• Appears:

• constant internal stress;
• difficulty relaxing;
• sleep disturbance;
• the feeling that “something is about to happen”;
• inability to concentrate;
• chronic fatigue;
• avoidance of ordinary life situations.

In such cases, anxiety no longer protects a person, but limits his life.

Why does anxiety arise?

Anxiety can be increased by various factors.

Biological:

• chronic fatigue;
• lack of sleep;
• some diseases;
• hormonal imbalances;
• use of certain substances, including excess caffeine.

Psychological:

• uncertainty;
• difficult life experience;
• internal conflicts;
• constant expectation of failure.

Social:

• instability;
• information overload;
• long-term conflicts;
• lack of support.

Usually anxiety arises under the influence of several factors at the same time.

Anxiety and the body

• Anxiety always manifests itself not only in thoughts.
• It is reflected in the body.
• May appear:

• increased heart rate;
• muscle tension;
• shallow breathing;
• a feeling of heaviness in the chest;
• sweating;
• shiver;
• digestive problems;
• feeling of fatigue.

This is associated with the activation of the nervous system and the preparation of the body for possible actions.

Anxiety and consciousness

Consciousness can both increase and decrease anxiety.

When a person constantly imagines the worst possible scenarios, anxiety increases.

If he analyzes the situation, checks the facts and makes a realistic plan of action, the anxiety level often decreases.

Therefore, knowledge and clarity reduce uncertainty.

Anxiety and will

Willpower helps a person not to submit completely to anxiety.

It allows you to continue to act even when internal anxiety persists.

Overcoming anxiety does not happen through fighting feelings, but through gradually strengthening confidence, experience, and the ability to cope with difficulties.

How to reduce anxiety?

In the New Psychology DREVO, anxiety is seen as a signal requiring attention.

Useful:

• identify the source of uncertainty;
• separate real risks from assumptions;
• restore sleep and rest patterns;
• maintain physical activity;
• limit information overload;
• discuss your experiences with loved ones or a specialist;
• focus on what is truly under your control.

If anxiety becomes persistent and seriously disrupts your life, it is important to seek professional help.

The main principle

• Anxiety warns of possible danger.
• Consciousness evaluates its probability.
• Will helps to act.
• Experience gradually transforms the unknown into the known.

The more understanding and inner stability a person acquires, the less room there is for helpless anxiety.

Definition

Anxiety is a natural psychophysiological state of anticipation of possible danger or uncertainty, which helps a person prepare for future events and take precautions.

In DREVO's New Psychology, anxiety is viewed as a useful coping mechanism that only becomes a problem when it no longer corresponds to the real situation, deprives a person of freedom of choice, and interferes with a fulfilling life.

Fear warns of present danger. Anxiety warns of possible future danger. Personal maturity lies in the ability to distinguish between the two and maintain clarity of thought even in the face of uncertainty.