PsikofilolojiZihin · Dil · İnsan
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a world.

Begin with a question. Follow the ideas, evidence and human stories behind it.

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From Fevzi’s archive · a history of looking, asking and understanding.
01 / EXPLORE

Come to understand.

Explore English and Turkish terminology, then follow a concept into its wider context.

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02 / CONSULTATION

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A place to begin

Anxiety, in context.

A feeling, a thought and a response are connected. They are not interchangeable.

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Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of unease about what might happen. It can involve worry, physical tension and changes in behaviour. Occasional anxiety is part of ordinary life.

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Worry

Worry means thinking with concern about problems or possible unwanted outcomes. Some concerns point to an action we can take; others revolve around possibilities we cannot settle now.

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Avoidance

Avoidance means keeping away from a situation or activity because it feels threatening or distressing. For example, someone may stop using a lift because they expect to feel afraid.

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Research Trails

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of your thinking.

Save concepts, connect them into a trail and return when you want. Your library stays on this device.

A suggested trail

From anticipation to action

  1. Anxiety
  2. Worry
  3. Avoidance
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