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How does anticipatory anxiety work?
Anticipatory anxiety is when you feel anxious about something that hasn't happened yet, but might. In the story, people are feeling this about future heatwaves. It is a common human experience, often linked to our natural 'fight or flight' response, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact daily life and wellbeing.
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