But for some people, myself included, the anxiety might not go anywhere.
Perhaps there was never a worrisome event to stress out about but we’re just always concerned aboutsomething.
If so, read on about these signs that you may, like me, have an anxiety disorder.
You have trouble sleeping
Everyone needs a healthy amount of sleep for function.
But if you have an anxiety disorder, it may be robbing you of your precious beauty rest.
If you find your sleep disrupted then it may be helpful to ask yourself, how am I feeling?
And do I have any worries or concerns about something that happened today or is to happen soon?"
So you’ll want to find the root of your insomnia before it makes your anxiety worse.
You get up and repeat the whole pattern again.
Check in with your doctor if you’re struggling with sleep disruption.
This is typically what people realize first their heart racing, sweating, shaking, etc.
Other symptoms can include digestive issues, headaches, exhaustion, and muscle tension, according tocounselor Caraballo.
all in an effort to escape your life, this could speak to an underlying anxiety disorder."
You feel that sense of doom is going to come out of nowhere.
So you’ll worry about something until it’s resolved, then you’ll fixate on a new problem.
I do this all the time.
What is sometimes difficult to notice in ourselves is much more visible to others.
That’s a good way to gauge your level of stress.
Are you distracted by racing thoughts that kill your productivity?
And this can have some very real world consequences.
But on bad days, the idea of heading into a big box store is my idea of hell.
This is not uncommon for people who struggle with social anxiety disorders.Kim Shashoua, LMSW, elaborated.
So why are these spaces such a trigger for some people?
Why are we on edge?
The right balance of therapy and, if needed, medication can help you restore your sense of zen.
You second guess yourself
Anxiety has a way of eroding our trust in ourselves.
You might be afraid to make any decisions because you don’t trust your decision-making ability."
So you basically sabotage yourself by discrediting your own knowledge and instincts.
And that can really erode your confidence.
So you’re basically stuck in a loop, an anxiety-induced inception.
Or if your sleep is interrupted, then clearly you’re not getting enough rest.
Couple that with extensive and obsessive worry, and you have a recipe for utter exhaustion.
But there are ways you might fight it.
Talk to our doctor about both anxiety and sleep medication, as they can really help conquer your symptoms.
Your mileage may vary.
She said:
Identify your anxiety triggers and give a shot to minimize them.
I ask my clients to take a jog or do yoga in the morning to help them calm down.
Set yourself up for success in terms of your anxiety plan ahead to minimize it.
You have to teach others how to treat you.
You also have to teach yourself how to treat you.
I ask my clients to fill out a gratitude journal at night to help them refocus on the positives.
