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Why am I so nervous for no reason?

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theSereneFish
May 15th, 2019 4:39am
When our nervousness cannot be explained by our circumstances, it may be a symptom of underlying anxiety. Anxiety is a common disorder affecting thousands of people across the world. Do you experience restlessness, excessive worrying, difficult concentrating, and irritability? Do you feel fatigued, with a racing heart, stomachache, and sleep disturbances? Do you feel as if your nervousness is taking control over your life, affecting the way you function in all areas of life? If so, you may be suffering from anxiety. Fortunately, most people with anxiety respond beautifully to treatment options such as managing stress, learning to self-care, attending counseling, or taking medications. A trained professional can help you pinpoint the cause of your nervousness and work through the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make you feel like your worrying is taking control. You are not alone, there is hope and healing available for you!
Anonymous
October 6th, 2019 3:21am
Many people think anxiety is brought onto us only from outside standpoints. However anxiety itaelf can be the reason for nervousness on its own. Otherwise, maybe there is something subconciously moving through your mind that is setting off your nerves. Try deep breathing and meditation to help calm your nerves. It also might help to pull those reasons to the surface. Sometimes it can be as little as a mess in your house or something small that happened last month. If iit persists, try not to feed i to it, maybe watch something or read something to get your mind off of it. If you think too much it can cause somewhat of a spiral effect and create more anxiety.
brianna67
October 9th, 2019 10:29pm
You could be nervous due to anxiety. I have it too. With mine, I get a nervous feeling and constriction in my chest. I often will get into negative thought patterns in my head about what could be or is going wrong. Sometimes, the anxiety will be triggered by something specific, but other times, it comes on randomly. When it is bad, it severely impacts my sleep, which makes the symptoms fell worse. I found it really helpful to exercise and meditate more, along with seeing a psychiatrist and therapist. I would go and ask your doctor about it!
gorillasrock1
November 28th, 2019 6:50pm
Being nervous for no reason is very normal. This is called anxiety. Anxiety is a thing all humans experience. If you keep experiencing anxiety though, this might be a problem. You might have an anxiety disorder. If this is the case, you need to seek help of a mental health professional. Other wise, experiencing anxiety every once and a while is very common. There are many strategies to calm this anxiety such as breathing and exercising. Other things you can do is things such as healthy eating and getting good sleep. I wish you the best of luck!
Anonymous
December 6th, 2019 8:37pm
You might be afraid of having a situation that you had before where you were very nervous - not able to fight or flight. By being nervous, you are protecting yourself from being hurt. In other words, nervousness helps you to prepare for an unwanted situation. However, there are better ways to feel to prepare for an unwanted situation. Such as, writing a list of what one can do and keep adding to it in time by thinking about that unwanted situation. Nervousness is a defense mechanism however it is a defense mechanism for immediate unwanted situations such as crossing a street when there are many cars moving around. Therefore one should think about what they are nervous about (even if there does not seem to be one in plain sight) and try to find an answer to that question in order not to be nervous.
bountifulRainbows18
December 7th, 2019 2:39am
Sometimes I find I am not consciously aware of what I have been thinking. And often when I do become aware of my thoughts, I see how they contribute to the anxiety I may be feeling. Other times even if the present moment is just fine, the cumulative effects of anxiety producing situations thoughts and feelings that I haven't kept in check put my nervous system on overload. So I work hard to be more aware of how I'm thinking and feeling so that I can take care of myself. For me it means minimize my stress, stay present with my thoughts and deal effectively and directly with what is within my control. I also try to get good quality sleep (I do well with a weighted blanket), exercise, drink enough water and eat healthy and be with or talk to people who care about me. But most of all I talk to myself about why things are really ok. But most of all when I can't shake it, I tell myself it's ok to ask for support or professional help.
BroImBlazed
December 8th, 2019 3:18am
Nerves, they’re a force to be reckoned with. But they’re something we were given to keep ourselves safe, a danger sensor. Anxiety can come in many didnt forms, some stem from past traumas and some are there for no good explanation. These anxious moments can get very irritating if they are around more than needed. Sometimes looking into ways to cope with these anxious moments can really benefit us all. In the end try and remember that our body always wants the best for us, we are a team after all, and nervous moments are just our brains trying to grasp hold of something to comprehend, and that can be tiring sometimes.
caringBerry61
January 1st, 2020 6:18pm
If you are nervous, if you are experiencing any kind of emotion like nervousness, anxiety, greed, hatred, or even joy, enthusiasm, there has to be a reason and it's up to you to find it, whether you like it or not. It's up to you to investigate the source of that nervousness: what has triggered it? Was it an event, some words from someone or the way somebody behaved towards you? Find a calm and silent spot, sit on a chair, close your eyes, breathe normally for 5 minutes, let thoughts come and go and let the reason of your nervousness arise inside of you and little by little you will start to see more clearly its nature. Don't do anything but denying there's been a reason which triggered your emotions and you will still experience nervousness and tell yourself the story that your emotion has no reason. That's how your suffering, your unsatisfaction, your unpleasant feelings will keep coming back and create more suffering.
PamCesar
January 9th, 2020 9:33am
This is something that would need further exploration in order to fully understand it. However, I can tell you that it seems you haven't been processing your emotions well. In this case, I would tell you that talking about your feelings and experiences with someone will surely help you to bring to conscious all that's been pilling up inside. Putting a word to your emotions will help you process and organize your thoughts, giving you calm and control over your mind. This is why connecting with people and opening up is so important. We all need to express ourselves and take it all out of our chests so that we feel our hearts lighter and our minds less crowded. Talking is part of our mental hygiene and it really doesn't take much to start feeling the results. Right after a good talk, in which you can be really honest with yourself and express your true feelings without holding back, you will feel that a heavy weight had been taken off your chest and you'll experience calm.
SlytherinBoleyn
January 30th, 2020 7:28pm
Most of the time, we are unable to identify why we get anxious or what makes up nervous or anxious! The main thing to consider is how are we handling our stress and anxiety? Are we using healthy coping methods? Are we considering our own self care and mental health? Who or what is involved? There are a number of reasons someone can be nervous and most of the time they are very valid reasons! Don't let anyone tell you "that's nothing to worry about," because everyone has their own anxieties and fears. And they are ALL valid !!
delightfulBlossom50
February 1st, 2020 1:19am
There probably is a reason, though it may not be readily apparent. Your stress response (the classic fight, flight or freeze) can be set off by a number of things. Traditionally, this helped us stave off danger, like predators. Now, our world is filled with endless "false" predators - things that are not actually going to immediately (or possibly ever) harm us, but still feel threatening. It could be noises, a long to-do list, something you heard on the news, or some unknown outcome in your life. Taking a deep breath can help assess what it might be for you, and taking a moment to mentally scan your body might help figure out what you feel and where.
Alliswell2019
February 5th, 2020 3:32pm
Sometimes we do feel nervous for no reason. This could be about talking to your manager who you have known for many years, or talking to your partner about a tricky issue. Different situations make each of us nervous. What may help is to think back to a time when you were nervous, and how you successfully overcame that to do whatever you wanted to. Or think of something that relaxes you - a song, an image, a word, your mantra... for me, imagining a dolphin jumping in the ocean works. It has seen me through visits to the dentist :)
Anonymous
February 5th, 2020 5:33pm
If you feel like you a physicaly stressed for no reason there might actually be a reason that you are not aware of or didn't notice. Its easy to repress your feelings because you have to keep going with your life and then end up to a point where you don't realize what was stressing you in the first place :) Try to find what thoughts you had that stressed you out or what situation might unknowingly make you anxious :) (ex: i'm stressed in when I'm at school I might be socially anxious or scared in large spaces) (Or I always get scared after eating I might be scared that I ate to much or am scared that someone will shame me for eating) :)
Anonymous
February 6th, 2020 10:39pm
I have anxiety, and I'm always nervous, sometimes I don't even know why. This has been something I have felt since I remember being able to feel. I get panic attacks a lot, yesterday I had one because I couldn't find my class that I knew the location of, this has been my struggle, and I hope that I can better myself with something that I will try. I hope no one person will ever feel this way except for me because I have learned to deal with It over the years, so I think I'm fine for now with my anxiety, that I will continue to have for the rest of my life
fancyVision2175
March 6th, 2020 2:39pm
There is always a reason to be nervous but you don't always recognize it. I know for a fact that you may not realize it right away but after a while you will most likely recognize why you are so nervous. There is always at least one reason to be nervous even though you might not realize it. then there is times you don't even know that you are nervous and you do something without realizing it. It is hard to recognize what you are feeling right away but it will happen eventually. That is a promise. There is always a reason.
dreamCat9335
April 10th, 2020 12:31pm
You may feel nervous because you may have suppressed the stressor, thinking that it is a "stupid" thing to be stressed about. Hence, your body may be sending you signals in the form of psychosomatic symptoms. For example, I sometimes catch my leg shaking furiously. I wonder why I am doing this because I think I am in a pretty calm situation, such as my class. But I wonder if I am calming myself by shaking my legs because I am actually not so comfortable being around so many people. Maybe I feel socially anxious but my mind believes it is "lame" to feel socially anxious when I don't have to do any talking but simply listen in the class. So you might be feeling nervous for a reason you suppressed.
Anonymous
April 11th, 2020 9:01pm
Feeling nervous is an emotion that we all feel sometimes but some feel it more than others. It could be because you feel anxious or afraid of something. It could even be when you are insecure about yourself around people. There are times when you can feel nervous and anxious and you just don't know why. What could also happen is that you feel no one seems to understand. So I guess the reason you feel nervous could be something you could accept like take a breath and know that sometimes it happens. Thanks for the question! Take care
Anonymous
April 12th, 2020 1:31pm
It is okay to be nervous every now and then, especially these days when things seem out of control in the general world, and we feel like there isn't a lot that we can do. However, if you feel like the nervousness is hindering your daily life, this might be a sign of anxiety. Please keep in mind that I am not a therapist, and this is not a diagnosis, by any means. However, it would be helpful to look into Generalized Anxiety Disorder and talk to a specialist if you feel like the symptoms fit you to some extent.
insidenumber9
April 14th, 2020 7:49pm
It could be to do with anything but in my case it's always been a random selection of anxiety and mood swings, it could be anything ranging on personality, family or it could just be to do with random things. If you feel like it alot you should speak to someone you trust and address the problem. Many people experience this daily so if you are having problems than others can relate and help with their own advice, never directly assume you have a mental illness though, they must be diagnosed by a doctor otherwise you could get confused and do the wrong thing.
1egendsNeverDie
April 16th, 2020 3:17pm
Stress, genetics, brain chemistry, traumatic events, or environmental factors can and maybe why you are feeling anxious or nervous for no apparent reason. Genetics and brain chemistry may be the least apparent reasons for all because you may not even realize it. These can be signs of an anxiety disorder. However, anxiety is not uncommon. It can be very frustrating when you are feeling like this for no reason. But you don't have to struggle with anxiety. It can be treated. If you are asking yourself "How do I know when my anxiety needs treatment?", you may be at the point where talking to a therapist could help you a lot. Remember, you aren't alone. :)
nebtita
May 1st, 2020 8:15pm
I found that I have become so used to being nervous that my body language remains "nervous" even when I have no reason to be. My jaw will stay clenched, I'll be breathing heavy, my muscles will be tense and my thoughts will race. I've read a book called unf*ckology by Amy Alkon and it talks about how it is typically thought that your emotions are what dictate your body language. But she goes on to say that it can also be the other way around. Your body language can also dictate how you feel. So if you smile for no reason right now, you will feel happier. If you start breathing faster, you'll feel nervous. I took that information and began to pay more attention to my body. When I find myself breathing fast, I'll make an effort to take deep breaths. I'll randomly find that my shoulders and jaw are tensed and I'll let them relax. And then I stop feeling so nervous.
mysteriousUnicorns3045
June 7th, 2020 10:26am
it sounds like you are experiencing anxiety. Are there particular situations/environments that this happens in more than others? It would be helpful to understand if you are experiencing a reaction to something in particular which you would be able to work on. Anxiety doesn't need to be caused by anything, which is what makes it a difficult topic to talk about. Despite this, it is important to let someone know what you are going through. I am glad you seem to recognise the feelings you have which a great start. If you want to help yourself at home I recommend googling mindfulness, or spending some time talking to a listener on 7cups to find some more resources :)
Anonymous
June 14th, 2020 8:00am
When are the times that you feel mostly nervous? At random timings or when you're in public? You probably are so confused and might be hating it. You just want an answer because this nervousness is taking up your energy, emotions and time and it just happens at times you might be feeling like you can face this thing or when you're enjoying a conversation with your friends and it just messes everything up. It's ok to feel overwhelmed and torn up and what you're feeling is totally normal so don't be so hard on yourself because you're not alone and I am so happy that you came forward to share your feelings
Anonymous
July 12th, 2020 8:01pm
Maybe ur overthinking about things going on.. so try to relax and meditating really helps. We often feel that way maybe it’s either related to something big coming up that is making u nervous.. but excitement and nervousness are something to handle specifically so it’s okay it’s just a matter of time.. u can always feel free to talk around or people u trust and u ll see that it’s making u feel better.. so feeling anxious or nervous are just like coming and going part of our feelings u don’t really have to focus because u want to create a better environment for urself and u become what u think
GrandLight8319
July 15th, 2020 5:21pm
Maybe on a conscious level you don't realise the reason for your nervousness, but, when you really take some time to evaluate yourself. Start asking yourself ,why do i feel this way, maybe it is anticipation of the future or innate fear caused by past trauma. it also could be change in your routine . Whatever it may be ,once you start to uncover a little bit and find ways to combat it , the nervousness will start to slowly become distant. Just take some time to be alone or with a trusty presence and look into yourself. Most importantly, trust yourself
Anonymous
July 17th, 2020 9:25am
Feeling nervous for "no reason" is common emotion. From experience, I have noticed that not being in touch with your own emotions, feelings and thoughts might result in confusion. This leads to ambiguous feelings that we cannot identify and therefore cannot deal with. Usually, resulting in feeling overwhelmed and nervous. I believe, that being able to talk to someone and express how we feel, really does help. This is mainly due to the fact that they might be able to provide us with a new perspective that will help us understand ourselves better. I hope this was helpful to some! Thank You!
Anonymous
July 29th, 2020 12:37pm
This could possibly be a side effect of anxiety. Getting nervous it's really common in people who suffer from anxiety and it just means you are stressed out and maybe this is what makes you nervous.For me, getting nervous for no reason is my anxiety acting up. If i sense danger my body goes in to meltdown mode.you might be anxious. you might have a reason but not know why. it could be just bothering you and not realize.you might be anxious. you might have a reason but not know why. it could be just bothering you and not realize.
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.
Anonymous
August 20th, 2020 4:40am
Your brain is trained to protect you from danger, and is constantly on alert for anything that could hurt you. Sometimes, your mind feels as though there must be some kind of danger nearby, even if there isn’t. It’s trying to help you by being vigilant, and this makes you feel nervous for no reason. Even though you have no real reason to be afraid, your mind wants to keep you safe and make sure you don’t get hurt. This nervousness is temporary, as your brain will soon realize that everything is fine, as long as you remain cool and focus on staying present and not spiraling
Anonymous
September 23rd, 2020 10:12pm
Sometimes being nervous can be because of something that is in the past. Not just because of something you are worried about in the future. You may be worried about something in the past affecting your future, or may simply be worried about how a situation will turn out. There are multiple reasons to be nervous, but that is okay. Being able to realize you are nervous is a good first step. Once you realize that you are nervous, and have labelled it, it will become more manageable and easier to conquer. Being nervous is not a bad thing, and labelling it in and of itself is a great first step in defeated that nervousness.