Anxiety is produced when demands from either the id or the superego threaten to overwhelm the ego.

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Anxiety is a defense mechanism that is triggered when the demands of the id (our primitive desires) or the superego (our internalized sense of morality and perfection) become too overwhelming or conflicting for the ego (our sense of self). When the ego feels threatened, it may respond with anxiety as a way to cope with the conflicting demands.

Anxiety Is Produced When Demands from Either the Id or the Superego