Daniel constantly experiences feelings of dread and despair.Although there is no real threat, he is convinced that something terrible is going to occur at any minute, and he finds himself fantasizing about committing suicide.In spite of his anxiety, he still meets his daily responsibilities and has not missed a day of work in over three years.In this example, Daniel's dread and despair would most likely be considered:

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Daniel's persistent feelings of dread and despair, along with suicidal thoughts, suggest that his emotions and thoughts are causing significant distress and impairment in his daily functioning. This is not a psychologically normal response to his situation and is indicative of a psychological disorder. Therefore, his response would be considered emotionally disturbing and psychologically abnormal.

Daniel Constantly Experiences Feelings of Dread and Despair