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Plain-language science of emotion: arousal, affect labeling, and why the body sometimes mixes anxiety with excitement.

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Jul 7, 202611 min read

Anxiety vs Excitement: When Your Body Mixes Them Up

Do anxiety and excitement feel the same? Same racing heart, different story—how to tell them apart, why excitement can turn into anxiety, and when not to reframe.

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