Term ID: T1711

Free-Floating Anxiety

/free-floating-anxiety/
Generalized anxiety that is not attached to specific objects or situations, characterized by persistent worry and apprehension without clear triggers or focus.
Example: Chronic feelings of nervousness, tension, and apprehension that persist throughout the day without being linked to particular situations or threats.

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Reference: Freud (1926)