What does it mean when you get nervous for no reason?
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Anonymous
June 29th, 2018 10:01pm
Getting nervous for no reason refers to anxiety. its the feeling of getting sweaty and panicky under situations that no one else feels nervous under.
It usually means that you have experiencing anxiety. If the feeling is intense, it's usually a sign of panic attack.
Try to find the way to calm down. It could be walking, meditation, listening to the music, do sport activities, or meet with your friends
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2018 9:26pm
Oftentimes anxiety can show itself in odd ways. This can be the result of a trigger, and sometimes it doesn't have to be. Your brain may be subconsciously wandering into the territory of topics you didn't know cause you to be nervous. I often find that I feel nervous when I am about to have an anxiety attack, and thus tell someone I care deeply about how I am feeling.
Perhaps you are under a situation that stresses you out a lot? There is a lot of context that goes into determining whether it is a real anxiety disorder or just nervousness caused by an environmental stress factor.
Best of luck!
Anonymous
February 24th, 2018 6:44am
Getting nervous for no reason is called free-floating anxiety.This can happen for many reasons. Including an up coming event you forgot about, a dream you had. Or a past experience. There are lots of kinds of Anxiety But Everyone has different symptoms.
Anonymous
January 4th, 2018 10:38pm
It may mean that your autonomic nervous system is being over-aroused. Some people get nervous without knowing why, and that's okay. What's important is how you respond to that nervousness.
Anonymous
January 10th, 2018 2:38am
Could be considered Anxiety. Nervous feelings are common for most people and are kind of a fear to get over. There is a difference between just being scared and having anxiety which can occur over and over and is much more serious.
Unfortunately, there doesn't need to be a reason for getting anxious or nervous. On the other hand, there may be something you're nervous about but you just don't realise it. However, the more you think about it, the more nervous you're likely to get.
Sometimes it can mean that you have anxiety or that you might be worried about something. It’s hard to figure out what it is that’s bothering you, but if you talk with us we can always listen and try to help you understand yourself better.
Personally, I suffer anxiety during the evenings for no apparent reason. If you believe that, you too, are overly anxious for no reason, you should look up the symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. 7Cups have a self-help guide for generalised anxiety (listed as just 'Anxiety'), but you may want to consider speaking to friends or family if you feel it causes you stress.
Anonymous
February 1st, 2018 4:44pm
I believe that everyone gets nervous for a reason, but most of the time it's hard to tell what the reason is. If you're unaware of what could be making you nervous, try looking at some things going on in your life or maybe what will be happening. Maybe it's even some people in your life that you feel uncomfortable around without knowing.
Anonymous
February 11th, 2018 11:55pm
You might have anxiety from past events, that could make you feel like you need to worry about life in general
Anonymous
February 17th, 2018 2:38am
Being nervous a lot for no reason may indicate anxiety. If you think you may have a mental illness, seek medical advice. :)
There is probably a reason which you have not yet clearly identified. Can you think of something which seems to be worrying you?
Anonymous
February 18th, 2018 3:27am
Most teenagers deal with this situation. It usually arises whe he/she overthinks or gets anxious for no reason.
Anonymous
February 21st, 2018 5:50am
This could be anxiety or panic attacks, which sometimes are prompted by events or stressors, but can be unprovoked as well. Seeking support from a doctor or therapist may help you figure out what is triggering the nervousness in order to manage it.
Sometimes this can be a big factor of generalized anxiety. I have dealt with this many times in my life. Speaking to someone who understands always helps me, even just a little.
You probably get nervous because you have some stress in the background or anxiety in any form......
Anonymous
June 1st, 2018 9:56am
You might be stressed out with whats going on recently or you might not realize what you are nervous about, maybe an upcoming show or something.
I think it doesn't necessarily have to mean anything all the time you feel nervous. It can be just a chemical imbalance in the brain. Thinking not much and acknowledging the feeling would be a best option:-)
Anonymous
May 3rd, 2018 5:46pm
We never get nervous for no reason, there is always a reason. Maybe we are not aware of it, but if we search deep inside, we will get to know.
That's just about the definition of anxiety. Sometimes it's just a situational thing and it will pass, but sometimes you have some things you need to figure out for yourself.
Anonymous
April 26th, 2018 2:25pm
It may possibly be anxiety. If you'd like to get further information if whereas you may have it, here: https://www.7cups.com/free-anxiety-test/ https://www.7cups.com/home/anxiety/ https://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/
Anonymous
April 12th, 2018 6:41pm
You may be experiencing a certain form of anxiety. It could be social anxiety or even just general anxiety.
Anxiety can make you nervous for no reason, it can force you into that state of being despite nothing being particularly wrong.
It’s just all in the mind you need to breathe , drink water put wind in your face and control what your thinking
Anonymous
March 1st, 2018 5:11pm
You may have anxiety . This is when you get slightly or very nervous in certain situations for example when your teacher shouts your name in class and you’ll feel embarrassed to answer . This is feeling anxious
Without any other information it can be kind of hard to determine, but sometimes this is an indication of an anxiety disorder. If you often feel nervous, sometimes for seemingly no reason, this is likely an indicator. Other symptoms can include chills/hot flashes, sweating, increased heart rate and breathing, upset stomach, and a few other things. You may find yourself constantly over-thinking, sometimes over things that seem irrational. The best way to know for sure is to talk with a professional or trusted adult, and seek help if you think you need it.
It is very common to feel nervous for what seems like no reason. Although it is a symptom of anxiety, it does not mean that you will be stuck with this feeling forever. There are many ways of dealing with this feeling such as mindfulness and talking therapies to help with feeling nervous!
Anonymous
April 7th, 2018 3:04pm
Hello everyone, I think nervousness comes when we are not satisfied with what we are and realizing that other are better than us. but it not true,nobody is perfect in this world of course, everybody has flaws, but some people are very sensitive with there flaws.
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