Question

Angst is a term used to describe feelings people may have when they realize they are alone, and neurotic anxiety is a mechanism used to avoid these realizations. Give an example of angst and describe the neurotic anxiety that would be exhibited (that you would expect to see.) Discuss why you would expect a person to behave in this manner based on humanistic views.

Answer 1

Angst is the result of confusion on one's uncertainty of existence and feeling of annihilation or not being. It generally occurs when an individual feels alone and no one to confront.

Neurotic anxiety helps individuals deal with existential anxiety and help in reducing it. A sense of angst indicates that it is the major threat to break into consciousness and make us aware of our vulnerability. This type of person shows symptoms like avoiding alone time or do not want to be alone.