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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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Anonymous
September 26th, 2020 9:19pm
Why do you get nervous for no reason you might ask.well Sometimes we are just overthinking, creating Scenarios that will never happen . Since you are overthinking your body think its in danger therefore you get that heart palpitation or tightness in your chest maybe shortness in breathing and that is completely okay its like a survival mechanism. But lets be real it is just your brain playing tricks on you. Nothing can go wrong and if it do go wrong it is completely fine that Only mean you are human. When you think that people will remember this for their whole life they probably won’t
Anonymous
September 27th, 2020 2:54am
Whenever I feel nervous for no reason it’s mostly because their is something bothering me that I have yet to recognize, realize , or understand . Usually I would sit down and think about what it is that is bothering me and how can I express myself and say to myself this is what’s making me nervous and I need to do something about it so it doesn’t become an issue, whether it is to speak about it to a close friend, family member, or somone from here it always helps to talk about the issue . What is it that is making you nervous ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Lugi123
February 25th, 2021 8:09pm
Hi there! Thank you for posting this question. It must be frustrating to not be able to pinpoint the exact reason to be feeling a certain way. Can you identify a certain pattern in this feeling? Does it happen on certain occasions, places, before or after a certain situation? I have struggled with anxiety and this sometimes causes me to feel nervous even when there are no reasons for this. Sometimes our brain might suddenly become hypervigilant or looking for threats when there are not. Could this be happening? Maybe you can keep a mood journal and track your mood for a few days to identify the times/ places or what you are doing when you feel this way.
Anonymous
February 28th, 2021 9:33am
This could be due to stress, different environmental factors, etc. Your body could be producing adrenaline in order for a flight or fight response, which is activated when the body might sense some sort of threat to you. Stress can make us feel this way, if you are stressed or feeling stressed due to anything could be one of the reasons why you're feeling nervous. Of course, stress isn't the only reason. There are many other things that could also be contributing to this feeling of nervousness for no reason. This is a natural response to any stressful event and it can be controlled once the stress passes.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2021 5:37pm
People are seldom nervous for no reason. Sometimes environmental or genetic factors can play a role in nervousness, as can diet or a history of trauma. If you are in a busy, chaotic, or hectic environment, you may be more likely to be nervous than someone in a serene environment. If people in your immediate family have a history of anxiety, you may be more likely to have anxiety. If you eat or drink a lot of stimulating foods, like caffeine, ginseng, or sugar, you may be more jittery or nervous. Also, if you have lived through jarring, sudden, unexpected, or traumatic occurrences, you may be more prone to nervousness. Nervousness can be difficult to manage, but you may find it easier to cope with if you can identify the underlying cause.
friendlyHeart9279
June 3rd, 2021 1:00pm
Is it possible that you are confusing being nervous and being anxious? In the case of being nervous, you usually know what is going on: there is actual stress in your life. In the case of anxiety, there is not an actual stress that you can pinpoint, but rather your brain is trying to alarm you about something that you should be worried about. Perhaps you don't know the reason for this anxiety. Perhaps it is something that comes from your past or something that you fear about the future. If this is the case, reading about anxiety and its triggers can help you figure out what is going on with you right now. Hope this helps!
cookiemonster1410
July 7th, 2021 5:09pm
Feeling nervous is normal. Sometimes anxiety plays a big factor into how we feel. You might think its for no reason, but it could be that part of you feels nervous for a certain scenario to occur. Nervousness is our brain's response to prepare for a fight or flight scenario. The best way to combat nervousness is by first understanding that you are going to be okay. Nothing will harm you. Then take some deep breaths to help your heart rate get down. When your heart rate slows down, your brain sort of gets tricked into relaxing. Pretty neat, right?
avanef
August 29th, 2021 10:29pm
Depends on what you’re nervous about. If it’s about having a good impression on someone you could be being too hard on yourself which is typical for people who just want to do best in life. Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t everyone’s favorite or if you’re not doing the best to be picked for something - as long as you put your all in it, that’s all that matters. Most of the time, you’re nervous because you think something or someone won’t react well to what you are presenting or being. Society has unfortunately made us feel like we have to fit a certain stereotype or be apart of a clique to “fit in” or be accepted as cool. Just be yourself, put your all into something you’re confident of and are proud of, everything else will work for you. I wish you the best of luck, just take a deep breathe and don’t worry about it, things will be okay.
CreativeMindset
September 3rd, 2021 12:06pm
When so you find yourself nervous and in what circumstances do you feel most nervous? What will you do to keep yourself calm? Or how would you accommodate your feeling of nervousness during that situation? Would you like to tell me more about that? Is there anything that happened to trigger your feeling of nervousness? Do you have any examples of that? Sometimes, no reason is a good reason, which will help us to find out the underlying need that we express our own internal process of thinking. Try to take a few deep breaths when you feel nervous and refresh your mind with a few relaxation stretching activities which might help you to relieve stress and create a space to figure out what you to do to get better.
EmpathicRiver1a
October 20th, 2021 4:52pm
Our body tends to give us signals that something is off. It is important to listen to the signals that our body shows us. There has to be a reason for feeling nervous. If we are cut off from our emotions then, we may not have the ability to connect to why we feel nervous. Listen to your body. If you are feeling nervous, listen. Take time out for some quiet time to check in with yourself. Find a quiet space, sit, try to relax using some deep breathing...breathe in and out slowly until you feel relaxed. Now ask yourself "why am I feeling nervous?" You will eventually get an answer. Our mind will usually want to keep us safe so if our body is giving off the sensation of nervousness, take this queue seriously. Listen to your body, your mind and your soul.
coolpillow117
November 11th, 2021 6:31pm
Nervousness out of the blue can be related to an anxiety disorder with any number of triggers. Sometimes it is helpful to do some reflecting when nervousness strikes to see if you can identify potential triggers and patterns leading up to the episodes. Stress from school, work, life, news events, your environment; all these things can have a huge impact on your well-being, even if we may not think that it is such a big deal at the moment. Chronic buildup of unrelieved stress can be a recipe for trouble, so being able to take some time to reflect and identify the ebb and flow of your day can help pave the way to being able to reduce the number of times you feel suddenly nervous or anxious from what may seem like nothing at all.
Anonymous
November 19th, 2021 4:58pm
Stress is the root of nervousness and anxiety and they can stimulate a surge of adrenaline in the body. The adrenaline rush then produces a faster and stronger than normal heartbeat. That's when you get the feeling of flutter in the chest. There can be various triggers for the nervousness. However, you might not be aware of your triggers and believe you have become nervous for no reason. Try to write down your emotions and differentiate them properly to identify the trigger and then work on them. I hope you find your reason and a way to overcome it soon. Best Regards, Melody :)
gentleCherry2122
January 6th, 2022 10:24am
There is probably a reason that you may not be aware of. It could also be anxiety, but usually there is something that will trigger it. It is helpful to identify the triggers. It will help to try and figure out when you feel nervous and the patterns that cause it. You can try to identify if it is a person, place, time, event, or what it is that actually sets off the nervous feeling. Generalized anxiety is also another term for general nervousness. Some good coping methods can also include deep breathing exercises, meditation, guided imagery, and restorative yoga.
Anonymous
February 24th, 2022 12:51am
This may just depend on your environment. Are you nervous around people? That may be because you have social anxiety or have a fear of fitting in and being accepted. There is a lot of pressure to fit in even if you're an adult. In addition, you may also be nervous because you are stressed out. School or work can cause that. Stress can be the main factor even if you don't think about it when you are nervous. Also, your mental health can be at a bad place to where it's making you nervous. All of these may be the cause.
CoachA
May 13th, 2022 9:21pm
It seems like he may be experiencing anxiety. Many people find themselves nervous without always being able to pinpoint exactly why. So you were not alone. it can feel like the right thing to do is ignore it and try to make it go away, but there are many resources out there to provide help with anxiety so you can better cope with it when it shows up. 7 cups website has some resources about anxiety that you can check out. It’s always better to face feelings like nervousness. Even if it’s uncomfortable. Naming your emotions can allow you to better control them. Even the unpleasant ones.