3-1 Discussion: Anxiety, Fear, and Stress In this module, you will explore the differences and similarities between anxiety, fear, and stress. Having anxiety is normal and can be helpful. Stress, and

3-1 Discussion: Anxiety, Fear, and StressIn this module, you will explore the differences and similarities between anxiety, fear, and stress. Having anxiety is normal and can be helpful. Stress, and even fear, are essential to our survival. Yet where do we draw the line between adaptive and maladaptive versions of these experiences?

For your initial post, refer to Chapter 6 of your textbook, section 6.1, and 4 Tips for Slowing Down to Reduce Stress to answer the following:

• Why is it essential for a balance to exist between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
• Contrast the anticipation that is frequently experienced in generalized anxiety with the reaction to a phobic object in specific phobia.
• Describe one way that a therapist might help a patient activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind and body.
• How does an anxiety disorder apply to any of the following programmatic themes? You may want to review the Programmatic Themes PDF document.
  • Self-care
  • Social justice
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Career connections
  • Ethics

Remember to respond to two peers while being respectful of and sensitive to their viewpoints. Consider advancing the discussion in the following ways:

• Engage in conversation with your peers related to the sympathetic nervous system and anxiety, fear, and stress.
• Consider asking a question or sharing your personal experience.