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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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kindHand56
April 14th, 2018 10:08am
You are nervous for a reason, but you can't help these feelings come up. You just have to learn techniques to help you better cope with these types of situation. You could try speaking to a doctor or try something scary every day, that way you come out of your bubble a little and trust yourself to let go of the feeling of being nervous
SAHURAD
April 15th, 2018 11:51am
I have felt the same at times, with so many things going on in my life i couldnt pin point what exactly was getting me all anxious. in my case i had a date with an old friend and had upcoming exam and some other stuffs. i thought i was all anxious because of my exams and prepared well for it, but turns out i could understand my head and i was infact nervous about the date. As a result my exam went well and had the worst date. haha.. its okay when you cant tell whats going with your body and your mind cant concentrate, you feel all calm but confused the way your body reacts. maybe its nothing, theres nothing a chat here cant resolve.
Kassy
April 15th, 2018 8:11pm
I've personally become nervous for no reason many times. What I've noticed is that often, it's because my brain gets stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and emotions. So, what I do is I start listing positive things about the day and it seems to help very quickly and calms me down.
sillyseraph002
April 19th, 2018 8:52pm
first off, if you are asking yourself questions like this good for you! it shows you are examining your behavior and working to make improvements in your life. the first step to solving any problem is to identify the problem. if you are frequently nervous, there may be more reason than you realize for how you feel; perhaps you are in an environment that has a lot of stressors such as loud noises, that you have not, as of yet acknowledged as individual stressors. this would cause you to feel that there was no reason to feel nervous. that it not the only possibility though. it could also be anxiety, but it is not feasible to diagnose that over the internet. if you are concerned that this might be the case, a good first step might be talking to a doctor about how you feel. it could lead to a referral where you can get professional guidance that is fitting to you as an individual
BeTheChangeYouWant
April 26th, 2018 9:28pm
Generalized Anxiety, like Social Anxiety, is a reality that affects many people for many reasons. It's important not to suffer in silence, as there are many options and treatments available to help. The reasons why it is occurring are as unique as you are, and you may want to consider speaking with a professional therapist for assistance. Otherwise, a lot of methods such as CBT and DBT are very effective for helping combat anxiety.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2018 4:33am
Maybe you had too much caffeine that day. I know if I drink too much coffee it triggers my anxiety.
Anonymous
June 15th, 2018 11:52pm
There are many reasons for feeling nervous, maybe there isn't a reason, or maybe there is something bothering you that you didn't know you were even nervous about. If nervous feelings are impacting your life, it may be a good idea to reach out to a counselor or doctor, as that will be a good way to figure out if your feelings may be related to something like anxiety.
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.
Anonymous
May 8th, 2019 4:29pm
I have learned to be reflective. I take a moment when I feel anxiousness coming on. I know that as soon as I can address that small swell of a wave solved while it is just a ripple, the better I will feel about it. I grew up in Southern California and would go to the beach to play in the waves. Waves can get pretty gnarly sometimes during those summers, so I would have to address when to ride a wave over the curl and when to move back out of a wave. It's risky then because a little lousy timing will suck me down into the wave and by the force of that wave crashing on me will force my face into the sand with swirling water over my head. If I get past the waves, I am just navigating the beginning of the swells. It's so much jargon navigating the waves I suppose, but the principle behind it is apt. I can use these analogies navigating my stress and anxiousness, and it helps a lot.