An example of a cognitive metal stressor is excessive worrying or ruminating about a problem, which can lead to increased anxiety and difficulty concentrating on tasks. This type of stressor can negatively impact cognitive functions such as memory and decision-making.
When you add another stressor in your normal working day it becomes cumulative.
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.[2] The root meaning of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness and dread.[3] Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to a stressor. It may help someone to deal with a difficult situation by prompting them to cope with it. When anxiety becomes excessive, it may fall under the classification of an anxiety disorder.[
People who belong to groups that are targets of bias are at higher risk for developing anxiety disorders.
Anxiety
Another word for anxiety is "uneasiness" or "worry."
When you have anxiety, you worry way too much. People with anxiety worry so much, it can make themselves and other miserable.
Hidden worry or fear.
Worry, anxiety, or unease.
Fret.
There are different types of anxiety disorders. Most people worry about things, having an AD means you worry about something more than normal. Say if someone forgot to ring you back a person would be maybe a little worried but a person with AD would worry and worry and worry about it, they might even have an anxiety attack. Its like extreme worry and it can be severe.
anxiousness, disquiet, panic