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Approaching Deadline

temporal Current State

The increasing pressure as a deadline draws near.

Onset
gradual
Duration
brief
Intensity
variable
Typical States
4

Examples

Project due date approaching

Decision deadline looming

Event preparation timeline

Common Contexts

Work deadlinesPersonal commitmentsLife decisions

Coping Strategies

Break deadline into milestones

Use time pressure productively

Recognize anxiety as mobilizing

Plan completion, then recovery

Warning Signals

Procrastination

Panic

Paralysis

Related Triggers

Current Work Pressure

Active work demands, deadlines, or professional challenges affecting mood.