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Why am I so nervous for no reason?

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Last Updated: 05/13/2022 at 9:21pm
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blissfulPanda89
June 20th, 2018 6:51pm
I would say there is a reason, focus on you, internally, get to know the inner you, maybe try meditation, i like to focus on one colour which is a good way to help meditation beginners.
ThunderingCalm
June 24th, 2018 2:49pm
Way back when, humans operated on instinct more than reason, thereby having a fight/flight response. The response remained, but the dangers changed: we're not being chased after by sabertooth tigers anymore, but our brain still has flashbacks. Take a deep breath. Sabertooth tigers have gone extinct.
Exodus246
July 4th, 2018 11:37am
Sometimes we can feel nervous or anxious without even realising it. It can be down to unrecognised or unacknowledged life problems
minjrose
July 5th, 2018 2:24am
Sometimes it happens, probably it’s an inconscious thing. Sometimes our mind travels without us even realizing it and this can make us feel anxious and nervous. When it happens try to breath, close your eyes and breath slowly. You will feel better.
Anonymous
July 18th, 2018 3:20am
It all depends on what all is going on for you. Is there something that you are thinking about? A test coming up or major event?
Anonymous
July 20th, 2018 3:41pm
You maybe experiencing anxiety. This is a disorder which makes you feel nervous. I suffered from anxiety for many years. Do you feel safe? Could you tell me more about the situation?
strawberryblonde4315
July 21st, 2018 7:08am
That could be a part of your anxiety, and the fun parts of making you really nervous for no reason all the time.
tranquilSunshine51
July 21st, 2018 4:40pm
maybe you may have anxiety,, try relaxing a little bit. Try talking to someboy close to you maybe your mom or a friend.
Anonymous
August 1st, 2018 9:03am
Possible cause of anxiety or something you're excited for. If there is anything out of the ordinary happening in life ie. Party, school etc try to find out what's happening and from there you can figure out how to fix or stop it
dancingWind25
August 2nd, 2018 3:43am
You could have anxiety. Nervousness for seemingly no reason can be signs of anxiety. You might want to go see a doctor.
hopefulParadise73
August 2nd, 2018 11:57am
Maybe because there is something that is bothering you unconsciously,which is imposing danger on the balancing of your ego
IrisSmiles
August 8th, 2018 10:32pm
You may be unconsciously worrying about something happening or going to happen in your life. It's perfectly normal, just make sure you're taking care of yourself also
mermaid431
September 9th, 2018 3:28pm
Feeling nervous for no reason is usually a sign of anxiety. Anxiety and stress are the most common causes of nervous stomach. Here’s why: Stress and anxiety activate the stress response. The stress response secretes stress hormones into the bloodstream where they bring about specific physiological, psychological, and emotional changes that enhance the body’s ability to deal with a threat—to either fight with or flee from it—which is the reason the stress response is often referred to as the fight or flight response. In addition to all of the other physiological changes the stress response brings about, it causes the body’s blood to be shunted away from the stomach to other parts of the body more vital to survival. It also suppresses digestion so that most of the body’s resources are used to either fight or flee. The stress response also causes the body’s muscles to tighten, including the body’s stomach muscles.
NcChris
September 15th, 2018 2:16am
In my experience, there usually is a reason even if it is not evident to us. I have found I am more nervous during hot weather. When I am inside a room with artificial lighting. When I am in a new place. When there are new people in the group. I think environment is a huge part of the equation. Sometimes its an event that may be weeks away but is already getting to me if only subconsciously at that point. I usually find if I stop to think about it, the reason for nervousness becomes evident and I am able to go from there and work on it.
Anonymous
October 10th, 2018 2:20am
I tend to worry about the small things in life. I delve in the past and stress about the future which leaves me feeling nervous about my current situation as a consequence. Nervousness is a feeling every individual will experience in some point in there life and shows that concern is shown for a certain person, place or subject. Feelings of nervousness can also arise from feeling self-conscious and not trusting in my own ability to achieve tasks and goals that are ahead of me. Challenging nervousness and continuing to achieve despite the fear and nerves is best to grow as a person.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2018 4:59pm
Usually nerves come from some aspect in your life. It might not be obvious and it might be something small that is worrying you. Making lists on all things you are anxious or nervous about and tackling each one at a time is a helpful reliever that could relieve you of some of your nerves. If you truly belive there is no reason behind your nerves then you might want to consider reading up on anxiety and other ways to relieve nerves and stress. You are not alone, lots of people feel this way and usually just have to get to the bottom of the feeling and tackle it to feel a bit better.
Kindfulness
November 17th, 2018 10:22pm
That sounds a lot like anxiety. Like the feeling that something could go terribly wrong in any second or your body feels like it is in overdrive trying to prepare for a battle when there is nothing specific in your external world that is causing you to feel that way. For some the sensations may feel like sweaty hands, drive mouth, a lump in your throat, shaking, a hard time concentrating, feeling irritable and yes nervousness or maybe all of the above. There could be a number of reasons why you feel nervous or anxious-something could trigger this feeling that but you are just not aware of what that could be, could be a reaction to something you digested like caffeine, social situations etc.... it's good to talk to people who understand that can maybe help you uncover and look deeper into your feelings of being anxious/nervous that way you can find the best way to approach a remedy :).
Anonymous
November 28th, 2018 10:48am
It could be possible that there are external stresses that you haven’t noticed yet. A good idea would be to look at anxiety guides online or try breathing exercises or meditation. It is also helpful to talk to a family member or friend. They might be able to talk to you about other stresses or help you figure out what’s wrong. Another good idea would be to try and take some time to yourself. Sometimes time to de-stress and have some alone time helps to clear your mind. There are many options of people and organisations that you can talk to if you can’t figure it out in a while, but generally just try to focus more on what makes you happy.
Reedisdysphoric
December 14th, 2018 12:27am
From my experience, even if you think there is not a reason as to why your nervous, there probably is. It may just be underlying. One thing you can do is ask yourself "what was I doing when i started to get nervous?" Once you fighte it out you can try to find out why it makes you nervous, and what you can do to prevent yourself from becoming nervous again. I have learned to overcome some of the things that make me the most nervous by doing this. I still do get nervous and anxious about a lot of things, but by doing this method I can slowly start minimizing my nervousness.
Anonymous
January 2nd, 2019 10:10pm
A lot of times people feel anxious and nervous when things are out of their control and it can be hard to relax. Sometimes it's good to figure out what's controllable and what is not. So it's good to once and a while make a list of things that one is worried about and then go through seeing what is inside one person's control and what it outside that control. Then simply letting go of the worry about the things that are out of your control. It's a way to stop all that strange worrying about what seems to be nothing that wanders in the back of your head.
ForeverRain
February 14th, 2019 11:59pm
Anxiety can come in all shapes and forms. However, having nervous breakdowns, panic attacks or just feeling jittery can be signs of an anxiety disorder. Especially when it's for seemingly no reason. The best thing you can do for an anxiety disorder is talk to a professional. For example, a therapist could help a lot. Anxiety can be caused by a great number of things; Stress, brain chemistry, genetics, traumatic events, etc. Medication can help with anxiety but the best thing would be to take medication along with a therapist. That way you can track progress and identify your feelings.
Novalocity
April 12th, 2019 2:02pm
People get nervous for many reasons but if you feel there is no reason that you can pinpoint it may be more than one event causing these feelings. Try to make a list about things you may have been experiencing that can cause you to feel nervous. Then you can have a more clear view of your current situation and hopefully find the source of your nerves. You may have a hard time thinking of these but be patient and really focus on the things in daily life that may be causing stress which is making you feel a constant state of nerves.
girlinred101x
November 7th, 2020 7:04pm
Anxiety is not uncommon. In fact, it’s the most common mental illness in U.S. adults. Still, many of us walk around wondering, “why am I anxious for no reason?” Anxiety is the most frustrating when it seems to come out of nowhere, for no reason. If you’re asking yourself, “how do I know when my anxiety needs treatment?”, you’re probably at the point when talking to a therapist could help a lot. You don’t have to struggle with anxiety; it’s entirely treatable. So get help today. You could be safe at home with your family and still feel it; a constant worry buzzing in the back of your mind that can grow into panic. It can make your most important tasks feel impossible.
Anonymous
January 14th, 2021 8:03pm
Usually our nervous feelings tend to stem from unhealthy physical habits. From personal experience, I feel on edge whenever I'm burnt out, sleep deprived or just generally depriving myself of self care. It's important to ask ourselves questions, to check into our wellbeing and understand where everything is going wrong. Am I stressed in my life? Do I get enough sleep? Do I perform enough physical activity? Recognizing this is an essential and large first step to diminishing those nerves. Once these questions are established, you can give yourself time and credit for making an effort to tackle them.
Anonymous
January 10th, 2021 2:31am
You might be experiencing some anxiety, which is totally okay! In fact, I’ve experienced this in my life, and am really excited to help you through this. Could you go further into detail to explain how you are feeling? You may be feeling nervous as a result of school, work, friendships, or family relationships. Are your friends treating you well? If they aren’t, you should know that it is important to reach out to them! If your friends make you feel nervous, they may not be the best friends. I’ve been through a situation like that, and I know it can be hard. I can help you through this.
rosanna143
December 17th, 2020 7:45am
This could be due to underlying anxiety, that you might not even be aware that you have. It's okay, your feelings are so valid! There is a lot of help out there for those with anxiety, and it is completely okay to ask for help. Talk to a friend, counselor, family member, or someone that you really trust. It's important to talk about your feelings so that you can find what triggers you, and how to avoid these specific situations. I wish you the best of luck and I know that you can overcome this nervous feeling, you are a wonderful human!
10311996
December 3rd, 2020 7:28pm
Why do we feel nervous? Nervousness is a common feeling brought on by your body's stress response. This involves series of hormonal and physiological responses that help prepare you to handle a perceived or imagined threat. Your body prepares to fight or flee a threat by boosting adrenaline production. Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation. ... Soak in a warm bath. Listen to soothing music. Practice mindful meditation. The goal of mindful meditation is to focus your attention on things that are happening right now in the present moment. ... Write. Use guided imagery. Take a time-out. ... Eat well-balanced meals. ... Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. Get enough sleep. ... Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. ... Take deep breaths. ... Count to 10 slowly. ... Do your best.
Anonymous
November 25th, 2020 7:01am
Nervous is part of anxiety. Anxiety is NOT an emotion, it is a mixture of two conflicting emotions. The most common mix is fear and worry. Less common is anger and worry. Both fear and anger raise the metabolism, while worry lowers the metabolism. So when they arise very closely sequentially, one after the other, the one triggering the other, then there are problems created in the body, which is why we feel the effects. The anxiety does not arise out of the blue, nor is it caused by any physiological condition, e.ge., hormones. It has a cause and there are other people involved. Those people will be closely enough related to you to be able to use mental suggestions or make you aware of a threat by extrasensory means. This causes fear and the fact that the threat is concealed and unknown is enough to cause worry.
gentleSun78
November 19th, 2020 11:38am
Being nervous for no reason can be the sign of excessive worry. This is unhelpful worry which only serves its own intention and just makes you feel bad and nervous. It can also be a sign of excessive negative stress (distress) which is harmful in long run and doesn't serve any positive purpose as it worsens our ability to cope with stressors. You can consider doing some relaxation exercises, write down your worries and work on solving them in positive ways. If they can't be solved, you can consider accepting things as they are. It can reduce your nervousness and stress levels.
duckwithwits
August 14th, 2020 6:56am
Nervousness comes cause of many reasons sometimes we know it sometimes we don't. It happens when you have had many incidents where you have been judged or have been embarrassed. So overtime you develop a sense that you're being constantly judged or evaluates and that's where your nervousness starts developing. Other than that you might be subconsciously scared of something which engenders your nervousness. There are many ways to overcome it like developing self confidence, practising self validation and communicating about it to someone who understands you properly. As per my experience nervousness is short termed and as soon as you startvlearning about things deeper you gain confidence in yourself.