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I feel anxious for no clear reason-What's happening to me? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: I feel anxious for no clear reason.
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  SPEAKER_00: What's happening to me?
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  SPEAKER_00: Anxiety is your mind and body's response to feeling threatened, worried, uncertain or unsafe.
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  SPEAKER_00: It is part of the body's natural protective system and can happen even when there is no immediate danger.
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  SPEAKER_00: Anxiety can sometimes appear without an obvious reason.
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  SPEAKER_00: You don't need to be consciously worried about something for your body to experience anxiety.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here are some possible reasons you could be anxious.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your nervous system is activated, which means your body may be in a subtle fight or flight state, even when your mind feels relatively calm.
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  SPEAKER_00: Accumulated stress.
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  SPEAKER_00: Small pressures can build up until your body signals that it's overwhelmed.
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  SPEAKER_00: Unprocessed emotions, sadness, anger, uncertainty or grief can sometimes show up as anxiety rather than a clearly identifiable feeling.
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  SPEAKER_00: Overthinking or anticipation.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your brain may be scanning for something that could go wrong without you consciously noticing it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Life changes or uncertainty can create background anxiety even when nothing specific feels wrong.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could try asking yourself gently, what is my body experiencing right now rather than what's wrong with me?
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  SPEAKER_00: Ask yourself or notice where you feel the anxiety in your body.
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  SPEAKER_00: What was happening just before?
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  SPEAKER_00: Have you been under more pressure than usual?
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  SPEAKER_00: What emotions might be underneath the anxiety?
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  SPEAKER_00: And what does your body need right now?
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  SPEAKER_00: For the next few minutes, try slowing down your breathing, relax your shoulders, put both feet firmly on the floor, and remind yourself you don't have to know exactly why you feel anxious.
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  SPEAKER_00: Can you allow the feelings to be there and help your body to feel safe?
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  SPEAKER_00: If the anxiety is new, persistent, becoming stronger, affecting your daily life, or accompanied by concerning physical symptoms, it's worth speaking with your GP or another healthcare professional.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis line.