You can’t change the fact that we’re living in a pandemic or the effects of COVID-19, but you can control how much the fear that comes with it impacts you. If you’re in full-on panic mode, it’s important to take some steps to help reduce your level of fear to better fit the situation we’re facing. You might not enjoy feeling fear, but it serves an important purpose right now, so don’t ignore it.įear becomes a bad thing when you can’t stop thinking about what scares you or if it’s interrupting your daily activities. Think about it-if you weren’t afraid of catching COVID-19, you probably wouldn’t follow the rules of washing your hands for 20 seconds or wearing a mask. It may not seem like it, but fear can actually be a good thing! Being scared is usually what makes us act in ways that protect us. It can be a really uncomfortable feeling and may even make it hard for you to think about anything else. We often feel fear when we sense a threat-real or imaginary. What is Fear?įear is one of the basic emotions that everyone feels at one point or another. It’s totally normal to be a bit scared right now, but just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it feels good. You may not fully understand what it even is, or maybe it feels impossible to make sure you and your loved ones will stay safe. Luckily, as creepy as these feelings seem, all of them are treatable.Even though we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for a few months now, most of us still aren’t used to it. Also, stress-inducing life events can contribute to the likelihood of experiencing anxiety.” “Those who use drugs and alcohol are also more susceptible to anxiety.

“For example, specific personality traits such as perfectionism, low self-esteem, avoidance, and dependence, are risk factors for anxiety,” Hafeez says. Though most people experience anxiety at some point within their lives, some may be more susceptible to it. Hafeez agrees, adding that “Chronic anxiety can be extremely debilitating, so do not hesitate to reach out to a doctor if you ever feel it is severely disrupting your life.” “When you are having symptoms that you can’t seem to explain, you always want to check with a medical professional,” Joshua Klapow, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and host of The Kurre and Klapow Show, tells Bustle. If, however, you experience one or all of these relatively frequently, you might be experiencing chronic anxiety. Ensure that you feel well enough to stand up again before attempting to do so.Īny of these symptoms, every once and a while, are perfectly common. Grab a drink of water, and relax for a moment. However, don’t immediately freak yourself out and automatically assume that you will pass out if your experiencing dizziness. It’s important to take this symptom seriously and take a breather for a few minutes. Hyperventilating can reduce the oxygen to your brain, and therefore cause you to feel dizzy, faint, and in more severe cases, to actually pass out, according to Medical News Today. Here are 11 creepy feelings you might be feeling that can actually be explained by anxiety, according to experts. And some of these 'whispers' come in the form of creepy sensations. 'Anxiety symptoms aren’t always obvious, and anxiety symptoms can 'whisper' to us, communicating their message through the vocabulary of discomfort,' licensed clinical psychologist Alicia H Clark, PsyD, PLLC, tells Bustle. You may not feel overtly anxious, but your body still has ways to tell you it's stressed. People can also feel general anxiety simply from the unknown of daily life and playing a ‘tape’ in their head of ‘what if’ scenarios.” Therefore, they will feel symptoms of anxiety, which warns them of a social threat. “For example, those who experience social anxiety are alerted by their bodies that they are being judged or might face future social rejection. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University, tells Bustle. We may experience anxiety when we feel our social status, reputation, future life, livelihood, emotional security or skills are at risk,” Dr. “The role of anxiety is to protect us from perceived threats in our environment. 'Anxiety is first and foremost a fear response,' licensed psychologist Giulia Suro, Ph.D., CEDS, tells Bustle. This is your body's natural response to fear. Whether or not you have a diagnosable anxiety disorder, there's still a good chance you feel slightly, untraceably off from time to time. Whether you're experiencing a feeling of uneasiness or a physical sensation you can't quite place, it's possible a symptom of anxiety is rearing its head. But if you're ever feeling like something is not-quite-right, there's a pretty good chance it's anxiety. Anxiety can feel undetectable because it's so hard to pin down.

Pls remember that when u feel scared