1. A psychological condition characterized by an inability to tolerate or endure anxiety symptoms, often leading to avoidance behaviors or panic responses
Her anxiety intolerance made it difficult for her to sit through long meetings without experiencing panic attacks.
Sua intolerância à ansiedade dificultava participar de reuniões longas sem sofrer crises de pânico.
2. The tendency to view anxiety as unbearable or threatening, which paradoxically can intensify anxiety symptoms
Therapy helped him understand that his anxiety intolerance was actually amplifying his stress levels.
A terapia ajudou-o a compreender que sua intolerância à ansiedade estava amplificando seus níveis de estresse.