Frankl identified anticipatory anxiety, a fear of a given outcome which makes that outcome more likely.

I am almost frozen with anticipatory anxiety for weeks or months in advance.

You may greatly fear having another panic attack (anticipatory anxiety) and avoid all social situations (agoraphobia).

They have anticipatory anxiety - the fantasy of the event is worse than the actual reality.

They might also experience anticipatory anxiety in the days before a likely confrontation with birds.

It is often a sign of narcolepsy and can lead to anticipatory anxiety about sleeping.

Treatment for cancer can be extremely difficult and painful - patients often develop anticipatory anxiety and nausea.

But there is also a type of anticipatory anxiety that can cause symptoms.

But she was able to experience 36 hours of anticipatory anxiety and dread.

She invites friends to a tasting party, but sweats with anticipatory anxiety.