What does it mean when you get nervous for no reason?
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Anonymous
November 9th, 2017 8:57pm
You could be dealing with some kind of anxiety, if there is no apparent reason for suddenly becoming nervous.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2017 9:31pm
It's simple,you feel nervous because you don't have a positive attitude towards things. As you see things going against you, you start getting nervous. This type of attitude may lead to severe problems in future anxiety. You should boost up your gratitude and build some self confidence. Sometimes take things lightly and don't think more about future, just try to live in present scenario.
It means that there is a reason that you deny continuously & you avoid thinking about it which makes you confused sometimes
Anonymous
December 8th, 2017 2:22pm
Maybe there's something in your mind that you didn't realize give effect to you.. It usually come from trauma from the past or childhood usually
It can mean a million things. We never really get nervous for "no reason", we just get nervous for seemingly insufficient reasons. The best way to combat this is in the moment is asking "What am I afraid of? What will make this feeling worse?"
There are a lot of different reasons someone might feel nervous. Feeling this way is human and unfortunately it is not a feeling we can get rid of though we can learn to manage it in order to reduce the negative effects it can sometimes have.
You might not be able to point the exact reason for your nervousness but you can always act in a mindful way to calm yourself. Breathing could be a great tactic to calm your nervosness
Anonymous
January 3rd, 2018 6:58pm
It could mean many things. It could mean that you’re just a nervous person to begin with or something of a more serious matter.
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.
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.
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
Anxiety can make you nervous for no reason, it can force you into that state of being despite nothing being particularly wrong.
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.
You probably get nervous because you have some stress in the background or anxiety in any form......
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.
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/
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.
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