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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and body

Most people think anxiety is simply overthinking. They imagine someone lying awake at night, worrying about the future or replaying awkward conversations from the past. But psychology says anxiety is far more complex than that.

Anxiety is not just something that happens in the mind. It can influence emotions, attention, sleep, physical health, relationships, and everyday decision-making. In many cases, people experience the effects of anxiety long before they recognize what is happening.

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