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Anticipatory Fear

SurpriseNegativeHigh

Anxiety about a future event that may have negative consequences.

Example:

Feeling dread before giving an important presentation.

Valence-Arousal Position

Valence:Negative
Arousal:High

Physiological Symptoms:

Cardio & Respiratory

slightly elevated heart rate

Reflection Tip:

Focus on what you can control to prepare for the event.

De-escalation Tip:

Practice deep breathing or visualization techniques to calm your nerves.

Self-Judgment Tip:

Anticipatory fear shows that you care about the outcome. Use it as motivation to prepare.

Normalization Tip:

It's common to feel anticipatory fear before significant events. It often subsides with action.

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Reflection Timeline

11/6/202512/5/2025

Total Reflections

24

Average Intensity

6.8

Date Range

11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025

Intensity Distribution

1-3
4-6
7-9
10

Most Common Triggers

Work stress8 (33.3%)
Social situations6 (25%)
Family interactions5 (20.8%)
Unexpected events3 (12.5%)
Physical discomfort2 (8.3%)

Mood Impact

Improved8 (33%)
Worsened4 (17%)
Neutral12 (50%)

Time Patterns

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Common Body Sensations

Tightness in chest (12)
Increased heart rate (8)
Muscle tension (6)
Shallow breathing (4)

Recurring Thought Patterns

Feeling judged or criticized10 times
Comparing self to others8 times
Ruminating on past events6 times

Coping Strategies Used

Deep breathing
8 timesEffectiveness: 7.2/10
Taking a walk
6 timesEffectiveness: 6.8/10
Talking to someone
5 timesEffectiveness: 7.5/10
Journaling
4 timesEffectiveness: 6.5/10

Locations (3 unique)

Home
12 reflectionsAvg intensity: 6.5
Office
8 reflectionsAvg intensity: 7.2
Public spaces
4 reflectionsAvg intensity: 5.8

People Interactions (2 people)

Friend8 interactions
Colleague6 interactions

Weather Patterns

Sunny: 10
Cloudy: 8
Rainy: 6

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Affect Labeling Questions

An upcoming challenge.
Uncertainty about the outcome.
Fear of failure.
I avoid thinking about it.
I over-prepare or plan obsessively.
I procrastinate to avoid stress.
Tightness in the chest.
Sweaty palms or trembling.
Rapid breathing.

Coping Strategies

Sound Therapy

Using music, nature sounds, or binaural beats to create a calming auditory atmosphere

Arousal
Valence

Mindful Movement

Engaging in gentle, intentional exercises such as yoga or Tai Chi in a calming environment

Arousal
Valence

Community Rituals

Participating in shared cultural or spiritual practices that foster collective meaning

Arousal
Valence

Group Discussions

Participating in facilitated group conversations about shared challenges

Arousal
Valence

Scheduled Rumination Time

Allocating specific time for processing worries and deferring rumination outside that time

Arousal
Valence

Self-Compassion Practice

Using self-compassion exercises to counter self-criticism and soothe negative experiences

Arousal
Valence

Distraction

Engaging in activities to avoid thinking about stressors

Arousal
Valence

Related Emotions

Parent emotion

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Temporal States

Emotional patterns and states over time associated with this emotion