What to do when you feel inexplicably nervous and anxious

Inexplicable tension and anxiety is a situation that many people experience. There are many reasons for this situation. It may be caused by lack of rest, it may be caused by some changes in life, or it may be caused by people paying too much attention to one thing. When faced with this situation, measures need to be taken to deal with it. Below we will introduce in detail what to do if you feel inexplicably nervous and anxious.

Self-help for mental stress and anxiety

1. Get enough sleep

Getting plenty of rest and sleep is a good way to reduce anxiety.

2. Stay optimistic

When you lack confidence, think about your past achievements or imagine yourself successful. You will quickly resolve anxiety and uneasiness and regain your confidence.

3. Fantasy

This is a great way to relieve tension and anxiety. Imagine yourself lying on a sunny beach with a cool ocean breeze blowing. Give it a try, you may get unexpected results.

4. Take a deep breath

When you are facing emotional stress, you might as well take a deep breath, which can help relieve stress and eliminate anxiety and tension.

5. Distract

If the work at hand makes you upset and nervous, you can temporarily divert your attention and turn your gaze to the window, so that your eyes and other parts of the body can relax in time, thereby temporarily relieving the pressure in front of you. You can even get up and walk around to temporarily escape the low mood at work.

What are the symptoms of mental stress and anxiety disorder

1. Unexplained worry

People with anxiety disorders are always worried about the future, such as their loved ones, their property, their health, etc.

2. Physical tension

Patients often feel that they cannot relax and their whole body is tense. Such as tense face, frowning brows, sighing, inability to relax oneself, etc.

3. Being overly alert

The patient is always alert to every slight movement in the surrounding environment. Because they are in a state of vigilance all the time, their quality of life and work are seriously affected.

4. Overreactivity of the autonomic nervous system

The patient's sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are often overloaded. Such symptoms as sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chills and fever, stomach discomfort, frequent urination and defecation, feeling of blockage in the throat, etc. are all typical symptoms of mental anxiety disorder.

Treatment of anxiety and depression depends mainly on the patient's symptoms and the severity of the condition. For mild anxiety and depression, psychotherapy or simple exercise therapy is the first choice. Medication is recommended for moderate and above anxiety and depression. Currently, the first-line anti-anxiety and anti-depression drugs in clinical practice are mainly divided into two categories, namely SSR and SNR; traditional drugs are used less and less in clinical practice due to their serious side effects.