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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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Anxiety paralysis is real, and people who procrastinate often are not lazy, but instead suffer from this all-too-common malady.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorders, and phobias.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"Anxiety about emerging technologies is nothing new," said researcher Nirit Weiss-Blatt, whose Substack newsletter "AI Panic" covers the growing hostility towards artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Anxiety among parents and lawmakers has heightened as platforms and AI chatbots become more intertwined with people’s daily life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Keith was hesitant at the Anxiety Management Center, but he was right—all you need is food, water, and shelter.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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