Work, Success & Motivation - Stress & Panic

Here you will find slang for stress and panic, highlighting casual expressions people use to describe anxiety, pressure, or overwhelming situations.

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Work, Success & Motivation

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: Seeing the surprise gift , she could n't help but lose it and burst into tears of joy .
unhinged [adjective]

emotionally unstable or acting irrationally

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shook [adjective]

surprised, shocked, or emotionally rattled

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spooked [adjective]

startled, scared, or unnerved, often suddenly or unexpectedly

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to tweak [verb]

to behave nervously, compulsively, or erratically, often in response to stress or pressure

Ex: The intern began to tweak when asked to explain the missing data .

to act anxious, paranoid, or overreact to a situation

Ex: Do n't bug out just because the deadline got moved up .
to trip [verb]

to overreact, panic, or worry unnecessarily

Ex: Do n't trip ; missing that one email wo n't ruin your promotion chances .

to become very upset, anxious, or act irrationally due to stress or overwhelming emotions

Ex: He totally wigged out when he missed his flight .
meltdown [noun]

an emotional breakdown caused by stress, fear, or overwhelming pressure

Ex: The team 's meltdown after the sudden audit caused a lot of chaos .

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

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on edge [phrase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: He will be on edge until he receives the test results .

an automatic reaction to a threat, choosing either to confront it aggressively or escape

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triggered [adjective]

angry or upset, often in reaction to something annoying or offensive

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to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

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antsy [adjective]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

Ex: He grew antsy as the interview time approached , pacing around the room .

anxiety or dread felt as the weekend ends and the workweek approaches

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menty b [noun]

a mental breakdown; a state of extreme stress or emotional overwhelm

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a public walk after an embarrassing or awkward situation

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