Anticipatory anxiety as a symptom
Anticipatory anxiety can appear as a symptom of generalised anxiety disorder.
Other conditions can also involve a fear of possible future events:
- Social anxiety disorder involves an extreme fear of rejection.
- A specific phobia can involve extreme fear of ordinary objects or experiences such as clocks, spiders, heights, etc.
- Panic disorder. Anticipatory anxiety is common in panic attacks.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A traumatic experience such as a car crash or a mugging can cause anticipatory anxiety.
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