Anxiety's a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that's typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. Anxiety's a generalized mood condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering stimulus. As such, it's distinguished from fear, which occurs in the presence of an observed threat. Additionally, fear's related to the specific behaviors of escape and… (More on Anxiety)