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Intense worry refers to excessive and persistent feelings of fear, unease, or anxiety about potential future events. It is often accompanied by physical sensations such as restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.
A specific psychiatric disorder characterized by chronic excessive worry across various domains.
Catastrophic Thinking: A cognitive distortion where individuals tend to imagine the worst-case scenarios and anticipate catastrophic outcomes.
The repetitive and uncontrolled focus on negative thoughts, often associated with anxiety and depression.