Situation · Yourself

“I'm anxious all the time”

What could be going on

Generalised anxiety: Worry about many things most days for months fits; check for tension and sleep trouble.

Neuroticism: A temperament tuned to negative emotion fits; check whether it's been lifelong.

Rumination and worry: Fits if the worry loops repetitively; check whether it ever solves anything.

Stress response and allostatic load: Chronic stress can keep the body on alert; check current pressures.

Vulnerability to harm or illness schema: Expecting catastrophe or illness fits; check whether disaster feels around the corner.

Hypervigilance: Fits if you're always scanning for danger; check startle and trouble settling.

Questions to carry

  1. Today, at which moment did the anxiety rise, and what had I just thought or seen?
  2. What is the anxiety trying to keep me ready for?

Also said as

  • I worry about everything
  • constant anxiety for no reason
  • my mum is always on edge
  • I can't relax ever
  • my stomach is always in knots
  • constant worry

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