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Stress usually has a clear cause and fades when the situation ends. Anxiety can continue without a clear reason, or feel much bigger than the situation.
It may be time to get support if worry is hard to control, if you avoid things because of fear, or if you have trouble with sleep, concentration, or physical symptoms like a racing heart.
Only a qualified professional can assess this. See your doctor about physical symptoms, because some medical conditions feel like anxiety.
This is general information, not therapy or a diagnosis. Everyone's situation is different.
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