Struggling with Anxiety - and How to Fix It

Anxiety is a sneaky mental health issue because it can take many forms - and can often disguise itself in other symptoms (even physical ones!)

However, after talking to many of my clients, I have found that many of them are struggling with high levels of anxiety and just don’t know it. These anxiety issues often lead to problems in other areas of their lives - but without addressing the root cause (the anxiety itself,) these problems can’t be fixed.

That’s why I’m using today’s post to cover common signs you’re struggling with anxiety and how to address it.

You’re always tired.

The first (and one of the most common) signs you’re struggling with anxiety is that you’re always tired - no matter how much sleep you get.

You may find yourself taking naps often, or dozing off at work or even in the car. These feelings are usually chalked off to today’s busy schedules, but if you’re persistently tired even after getting a good night’s rest, this could be caused by anxious thoughts that are draining your energy.

You have trouble sleeping.

On the flip side, you may have trouble even falling asleep if you are dealing with anxiety issues.

You may lay awake at night for hours with racing thoughts, or even hate the idea of laying down to sleep at all. Instead, you may find that you prefer trying to keep busy with chores or work projects - even at night.

This becomes an obvious issue because you simply cannot function well without a good night’s rest - and repetitive sleepless nights will only worsen your anxiety, creating a vicious cycle.

You often feel like your heart is racing.

If, even when not exercising (like when sitting down, driving, or reading,) you notice that your heart feels like it is racing, anxiety could be the culprit.

While, if you worry there is something physically wrong with your heart you should immediately see a medical doctor, a high heart rate is a common symptom of anxiety that can be managed through the reduction of the anxiety itself.

You eat too much or not enough.

If you often find yourself not hungry or with your stomach in knots, you could be suffering from anxiety that is not permitting you to eat enough. Weight loss and loss of appetite over a long period of time are indicators of this (though they can also be caused by other health conditions.)

On the flip side, you may find yourself snacking all the time, especially at night, in order to cope with stress. This can lead to weight gain, a negative self-image, acid reflux, and other issues that will perpetuate the cycles of anxiety and keep you in a negative headspace.

If you have any or all of these common signs of anxiety, I recommend beginning to incorporate wellness practices such as massage therapy, the use of essential oils, and even chakra healing into your weekly routine to help you deal with anxiety and its effects.

For more information on how you can take the proper steps toward wellness, visit my website, where I talk about all things wellbeing and how to take control of your health naturally.