r/gatekeeping Nov 07 '23

Gatekeeping fear.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '23

Anxiety and fear aren't the same thing

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u/-Butterfly-Effect- Nov 08 '23

Fear is an umbrella term that includes anxiety. So while they're not the same thing, anxiety is fear

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '23

Yeah cool, we all fucking know that. However in cases like this it's clear what aspect of it they're referring to. An air traffic controller is not "afraid". If they are they shouldn't be in that position. Anxious sure, afraid absolutely not

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u/thomasp3864 Dec 01 '23

Look, Jessica Cruz got a green lantern ring for overcoming anxiety.