Valerie, I think Freud would agree with the examples that you provided, and he would probably suggest that you experienced or witnessed something that has caused you to feel the way you do in these situations. I think your examples are very relatable. I also get pretty anxious in heavy traffic and when there's a lot of lane switching taking place around me. I'm also pretty familiar with your example for neurotic anxiety. I never used to worry about my grades to the point where it filled me panic and anxiety until my junior and senior years of high school. My school stressed the importance of having perfect grades which has resulted in me feeling some distress when my grades drop even the slightest bit. However, I think in the long run I these
