May said that neurotic anxiety is experienced when?

Neurotic anxiety, according to Rollo May, is experienced when individuals face internal conflicts and fears that are often disproportionate to the actual threat. This type of anxiety arises from the struggle between one's desires and societal expectations, leading to feelings of inadequacy and existential dread. Unlike realistic anxiety, which is a response to a specific external danger, neurotic anxiety is more about the individual's perceptions and emotional responses to their own thoughts and experiences. It reflects a deep-seated fear of losing one's identity or sense of self.