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In a normal person, "Anxiety" means worry or concern. If these feelings are very strong the brain my release a hormone (adrenalin) to prepare the body to do something (the imagination is a powerful thing!). This can cause momentary aching in the mussels and a churning of the stomach.These sensations are said to be "pangs of anxiety". You actually feel them!

If the person has a mental illness similar sensations may be brought on by stress in conditions where the person may have a phobia or just can not cope with life etc. In this case the "Anxiety" feelings may be stronger and the parson may feel that they cannot breath and or are having a heart attack. In this case the reaction to the emotional turmoil and anxiety etc is called a "Panic Attack".

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