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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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to lose it
[phrase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long, he lost it and let all his frustration out.
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unhinged
[Adjective]

emotionally unstable or acting irrationally

Ex: His email response was so unhinged, we were n't sure how to reply .
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shook
[Adjective]

surprised, shocked, or emotionally rattled

Ex: I felt shook seeing my hard work recognized in front of the entire company.
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spooked
[Adjective]

startled, scared, or unnerved, often suddenly or unexpectedly

Ex: I felt spooked walking into the office after a tense meeting.
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to tweak
[Verb]

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

Ex: He was tweaking all morning after realizing he had double-booked meetings.
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to act anxious, paranoid, or overreact to a situation

Ex: I almost bugged out when the presentation wouldn't load on my laptop.
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to trip
[Verb]

to overreact, panic, or worry unnecessarily

Ex: I ’ve tripped before , and it was embarrassing .
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to become very upset, anxious, or act irrationally due to stress or overwhelming emotions

Ex: She tends to wig out over small problems , it 's just how she reacts .
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meltdown
[noun]

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

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

Ex: I freaked out when I realized I had forgotten about the important meeting.
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on edge
[phrase]

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

Ex: We will be on edge until we hear back from the potential employer.
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an automatic reaction to a threat, choosing either to confront it aggressively or escape

Ex: I had a fight-or-flight moment when the deadline moved up.
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triggered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I got triggered when they doubted my promotion goals.
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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

Ex: He facepalmed in response to his friend's inappropriate joke.
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antsy
[Adjective]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.
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anxiety or dread felt as the weekend ends and the workweek approaches

Ex: Don't let the Sunday scaries ruin your weekend; plan something fun.
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menty b
[noun]

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

Ex: Don't let small setbacks push you into a menty b, take it step by step.
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to make something stressful or increase anxiety

Ex: The new policy changes stressified the project planning process.
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a difficult situation or period of hardship

Ex: We were all on the struggle bus when the client changed the requirements last minute.
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to be extremely nervous, anxious, or stressed

Ex: Don't sweat bullets; just focus on finishing one task at a time.
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a public walk after an embarrassing or awkward situation

Ex: The team had a walk of shame returning to their desks after the failed pitch.
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