Definitions
Anxious is usually pronounced “æng-shes,” “ænk-shes,” “æn-shes,” “æng-shus,” “ænk-shus,” or “æn-shus.”
It describes a state of feeling full of anxiety or worry, disquieted, or fearful. In this article we will explore the different forms of anxiety, their causes and treatments.
Anxious Thoughts
When people refer to anxious thoughts they generally mean thoughts that are full of worry or apprehension. There is an additional element to this type of cognitive anxiety, however, and that is the subjective feeling that one’s thoughts are out of one’s control. For the average person, this experience is itself rather disquieting, and anxiety disorders which are characterized by prolonged and frequent occurences of this type of anxious thinking can be extremely troubling.
