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The Pandemic and Your Mental Health – What’s the difference between fear and anxiety?

The language used to express how we feel is really important. It will determine the type of action you will take next. When you label your emotions as ‘fear’, it will call you to take action outward toward others and your community. When you label emotions as ‘anxiety’, it will call you to take action inward for self-care and preservation.

The Pandemic and Your Mental Health – What’s the difference between fear and anxiety?

The Pandemic and Your Mental Health – What’s the difference between fear and anxiety?

The language used to express how we feel is really important. It will determine the type of action you will take next. When you label your emotions as ‘fear’, it will call you to take action outward toward others and your community. When you label emotions as ‘anxiety’, it will call you to take action inward for self-care and preservation.

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