Fear vs. Anxiety: Explained in 90 Seconds

Anxiety and fear are two emotions that we all experience at different points in our lives, but did you know that they activate different parts of our brains? Fear is a response to a real, immediate threat, while anxiety is a response to a perceived, potential threat. � This difference in brain activation can help us better understand and manage our emotions. When we experience fear, our amygdala (a small almond-shaped structure in the brain) is triggered and sends signals to the rest of the brai