Is excitement similar to anxiety?

crystal12 said:

  So excitation is allied to excitement but a bit different.

Thats interesting how they sound so similar. I wonder what the origins of the word is? To take it further I wonder how other cultures 'label' things like 'excitement' and 'excitation'.

autismtwo said:

I think the difference for me is, Anxiety will I get hurt,, Excitement, I will not get hurt.

yep, that make sense

I think the difference for me is, Anxiety will I get hurt,, Excitement, I will not get hurt.

Hi - excitement is often described as a positive + enthusiastic feeling.   Excitation, which is similar, is described as agitation, being flustered etc.  So excitation is allied to excitement but a bit different.   I wouldn't describe being excited as being negative, generally speaking, but can understand how the word is used in that way, especially "over-excited" which can also have physical symptoms, as can excitation.

I think excitement is in the centre of the flight or fight system.,, as play fighting or play running so to say.