“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
- Today, at which moment did the anxiety rise, and what had I just thought or seen?
- 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