Anxiety is a part of life that all of us have to manage in one way or another. After all, we could find ourselves anxious about all sorts of things at various points of the day. Perhaps we’re anxious about making it to work on time. Maybe we feel anxious about why we didn’t get a good grade on our math test.
However, when anxiety gets to the point where it’s persistent and you’re not even sure why, this could become a problem. After all, if you don’t know the source of your anxiety, how can you hope to fix it? Here are some reasons why you might be anxious all the time.
Crime Rate
One of the most difficult aspects of living in today’s modern age is that we live in a time of high crime and not enough police presence. It can be devastating to turn on the news and see that a typically “normal” neighborhood was struck by a horrific crime.
However, instead of simply assuming this is society’s fate, why not take action instead? Do your part to support the police, create a neighborhood watch, and teach your children the importance of staying diligent. Instead of getting scared, get proactive. This will undoubtedly give you a sense of purpose, and safety amidst uncertainty and crime.
Not Sleeping Well
You might be surprised to find that sleep and anxiety go hand in hand. If you’re not getting enough sleep, then the slightest of problems can get you riled up. This is because your nervous system needs to rest every night. If your mind is still on overdrive, then you never have a chance to recharge your battery.
The problem that is linked to the connection between sleep and anxiety is that it’s a vicious cycle. The more anxious you are the less you sleep and the less you sleep the more anxious you are. Each one exacerbates the other, ultimately exacerbating anxiety and exhaustion. If it gets to the point where you’re hardly sleeping at all because your anxiety is so crippling, you may want to discuss solutions with your doctor.
Trauma
Life is hard, there’s no doubt about it. Yet, nowadays people throw around the word “trauma” for just about anything. However, there are some scenarios in your life that may have legitimately traumatized you. While you may have dismissed it as simply a bad memory, it may be haunting you more than you think. It might have left your brain on high alert, which leaves you expecting danger or anticipating a threat when there are none. Unless you deal with this unresolved trauma, it will always linger in the background, making you feel unsure and anxious even when there is nothing threatening you.
