Is Apprehension the Same as Anxiety?
by Susan
Is apprehension the same thing as anxiety? According to one definition of apprehension in the Encarta Dictionary, apprehension is dread...... a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. That sounds pretty much like what most of us feel when we suffer from anxiety. Frequently we feel this sense of dread when faced with decisions both small and large.
There is another definition in the Encarta Dictionary which says apprehension can also mean the power or ability to grasp the importance, significance, or meaning of something. I'm paying special attention to the words "ability to grasp". I believe our ability to grasp a things importance, whether it be an event, an object, a person, or an idea, is vital to our happiness and peace of mind. Sometimes we must research or study certain subjects at length in order to inform ourselves, so that we have the "ability to grasp".
So often when we are not informed or have not yet grasped a situation, we are unsure of ourselves and others. We find it difficult to make decisions and we suffer from anxiety(apprehension) for fear we will make the wrong decision. At times we may spend all our time trying to convince family members and others that we know what is correct. Are we really trying to convince ourselves when we engage in this behavior?
There is a huge weight lifted from our shoulders when we finally do grasp and understand what we are dealing with....and when we finally do make our decision. I believe apprehension, the ability to grasp a situation, is the best way to relieve our apprehension(anxiety) when it comes to making decisions, whether that decision involves where to make a major purchase, who to vote for, what church to attend, or decisions about daily events in our lives. The "ability to grasp" is something most of us can achieve with a little time and effort, thus engaging in a bit of self help. The time and effort spent might just go a long way in relieving our anxiety.
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 10/19/2008 1:25 PM 
Categories: apprehension,Mental Health,Anxiety,Encarta Dictionary,ozzieblackcat,His and Hers,Family,Self Help
Categories: apprehension,Mental Health,Anxiety,Encarta Dictionary,ozzieblackcat,His and Hers,Family,Self Help
I'm glad I discovered your blog - I had quite a long history of bipolarity interconnected with alcoholism that I went into treatment for in the 60s.
My ability to grasp the situation was coming and going depending on the waves I was going through. I'm much stable now, but it took a lot of work inside and some medications.
Thanks for good insights!
Alexei, http://alexeiz.com/blog
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Thanks so much for your comment. I'm also glad you found our blog. I hope you continue to feel better as a result of your hard work. Susan
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I very much enjoyed your blog. You and your brother write beautifully and I am going to add your blog to my blogroll.
Very nice!!!!!
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Thank you so much! We really appreciate it. Susan
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Thanks so much! Susan
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very good article and quite interesting the ability to grasp huh? something to think about. THanks for sharing as always I enjoy reading several of your articles. Hope you will be reaching your goal again soon as for me I still have such a long way to go but I will keep trying for with your help and support eventyuall I wll get there. Smile. Hugs Lilyruth
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Thank you for your comment. It's neat that we can help each other. I still need plenty of help. Susan
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on the same. This is an useful article for me.
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Thank you for your comment. Susan
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Great post here. I enjoyed reading.What you said is true. Thanks!
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Thank you! Susan and David
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i found new topic and specially about Apprehension and ability to grasp, also agree with this we can improve thx for such a nice topic.
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ability of grasp always been issue and specially at older age, to improve at older age like a hassle, need work hard but can improve, nice post....
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Thanks for your comment!
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Thanks so much for your continued support. I'll visit you as soon as I can. Susan
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It does take a lot of hard work but when the weight is finally lifted it makes us feel good and light hearted. Real good article. Susan listen go to http://dogcents.today.com and pick up your award yes you have an award waitng for you so you can place it on your site for being a hard working yet cheerful blogger so go and pick it up you deserve it. LOve and hugs and lets keep reaching for our goals.
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Can understand, but at last problem we have to solved our own nice post keep going with good topic.
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thanks for sharing this usefull post , it worked for me
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