Anxiety and stress are common emotional responses to challenging situations. Anxiety often involves persistent worry and fear about future events but often becomes a persistent feeling of worry or fear, often without a clear cause, while stress is typically a reaction to a specific trigger, to current pressures and demands. Chronic stress can lead to heightened levels of anxiety. The constant state of alertness and the body's prolonged "fight or flight" response can make an individual more susceptible to anxiety disorders. The fear and worry associated with anxiety can increase the likelihood of experiencing panic attacks. especially in stressful situations.