What Are The Main Causes Of Anxiety and How Can You Deal With It
Anxiety has a bad reputation. At its core, however, it is an essential part of every human’s life. Anxiety can protect and guide us. It alerts us to real or perceived danger and risk. The “perceived” part can be tricky. Sometimes, anxiety can become chronic because we lose track of how to tell reality from our imagination. This isn’t about hallucinations. Rather, anxiety feels the need to alarm you even when no threat is present.
Left unchecked, this can lead to an anxiety disorder. Such a disorder is very common and can seriously disrupt your life. Therefore, it is vital that you identify the causes of your anxiety-related problem.
What’s Going On Right Now?
It may not require dredging up the past to recognize what’s got you anxious right now. Your current life situation can easily trigger you enough to cause an anxiety disorder. Common anxiety-inducing events include:
Loneliness and isolation
Exhaustion from being overworked at school, the job, or home
Loss of a loved one
Divorce or separation
Losing your job
Relocating or having any type of housing issue
Being bullied or harassed
Suffering any kind of abuse
Financial problems
Relationship strife
Change and uncertainty in your life
Worried about the state of the world
This incomplete list gives you a good idea of what to consider when anxiety strikes. Everyday life can be quite a blend of ups and downs. When the downs seem to be dominating, your body can end up in an ongoing fight-or-flight response.
Other Possible Causes Of Anxiety
● Something you consumed: For example, alcohol, caffeine, or particular medications
● Health issues: Many types of chronic illnesses serve to trigger anxiety on a regular basis
● Shyness: Some people are extremely uncomfortable in social situations, job interviews, public speaking, etc.
● Negative inner monologue: Left unchecked, your internal voice can speak anxiety’s biggest lies into existence
● Childhood trauma or other ill-treatment: You may have developed a certain worldview based on how you were treated in your formative years
If you feel like you’re anxious for no reason at all, it is the ideal time to make contact with a mental health professional. Committing to therapy is a time-proven path toward self-exploration and discovery.
How Can You Deal With Anxiety?
Remember, anxiety is a diagnosable mental health disorder. We’re not talking about those times when you feel nervous or worried for an obvious reason. Hence, accepting that anxiety is present and it requires your attention, the steps you must take will be proactive. For starters, the information presented above is crucial. Understanding the underlying causes of your distress can lead you to smart recovery decisions.
Self-Care
Taking care of yourself helps build the resilience you need to effectively manage anxiety. Some elements of your daily self-care regimen are:
Maintaining regular sleep patterns
Make healthy eating choices
Engage in daily exercise and physical activity
Stay connected to your social support system
Practice relaxation techniques
Journaling
Anxiety loses power when you monitor its comings and goings. Using a journal empowers you to identify triggers and causes. In addition, you can keep track of what you did to soothe yourself in such a situation. Your journal will also come in handy during your therapy sessions (see below).
Connect With a Therapist
If anxiety is preventing you from keeping up with basic daily functions, it’s time to talk with someone with the experience to help. Your weekly sessions are a safe space and a workshop. You can open up about your feelings while figuring out new approaches to keep yourself balanced and calm. Let’s get you scheduled for a free and confidential consultation for anxiety therapy.