Why do I feel anxious when I actually know there is nothing to be anxious about? I'm not in danger. I can let go of the thoughts but not of the feeling... why!?

Feeling anxious is not about whether or not you're in danger. You can feel anxious while you're in a safe environment like at home. In most cases, people feel anxious because of fear, but not necessarily fear of danger. It can be caused by people focusing too much on the future or events yet to happen. For example, a person can have a lesson or lecture that they do not want to be late for but there are situations or incidences that are delaying the person, with the fact that things are not going as expected or planned it can cause them to feel anxious. That's just one example which can cause someone to feel anxious

Unfortunately this is part of having an anxiety disorder. Many people experience this. It is caused by your brain thinking you’re in danger and activating your fight or flight response. This can happen even when you are completely safe. A few thing that help me get through it are deep breathing, splashing cold water on my face, and even getting fresh air. Ultimately there isn’t really a cure but you can find little things to help you feel better. Also make sure you’re not hungry, or overly tired as these can add to your symptoms. I hope this has helped!

Sometimes anxiety has a clear cause, but it can also appear seemingly out of the blue - like a frantic figure lingering in the background that we can’t quite shake off. Unfortunately, when anxiety strikes with no clear reason it can feel like we’re stuck in a vicious cycle. Because if we don’t know why we’re struggling, how can we begin to overcome it? It’s not always straightforward finding the reason for this kind of hidden anxiety. But the good news is there is a reason - because there is always a reason (and sometimes several of them). And this means we can turn it around. When we’re anxious for no reason, this is usually because we’ve allowed anxious feelings to fester and build up over time. To get to the root of what’s going on, it’s about getting down to the deepest part of ourselves.

You should ask yourself what experiences you've had in the past that may have shaped your mindset to have anxious tendencies. This is how to start the process of healing. All people have a 'fight or flight' mechanism in their mind. We either run towards what seems like a daunting challenge or try to distance ourselves from it. Like you say, you are not in danger and know you are not. Embracing this first can be a way forward for entering uncomfortable situations and beginning to get rid of those anxious emotions. It may also be worth reaching out to a qualified therapist so that you can explore these causes and past experiences within a safe and constructive environment. Medical help is also available for an ongoing issue such as this.

In a world of endless choices and opportunities, it is easy to feel you are missing out. It’s also the expectations of our society that never stops telling us we could have been better. Just remember no one can do everything in a lifetime. Live your life step by step. Do not rush things. Everything will come when it’s the right time. You are good enough. The fact that you are constantly checking is already enough evidence. Do not look behind, there is nothing for you in there. Do not get stuck in the future making plans. Enjoy what you have for the time being.

Anxiety is something a lot of people struggle with and suffer from. If at a disproportionate level, it may become a medical disorder. Feeling anxious is usually stemmed from being nervous, fearful, worrysome. If you have a primary care doctor, I'm sure an open discussion about it would be an option should you feel that is a right direction for you. Doctors are qualified individuals who can properly diagnose patients. They may or may not choose to prescribe you with medication to help tranquil the anxious feeling. Here on 7 cups, we provide a different type of support to individuals .

i personally like to ground my self in order to get a hold of my anxiety, I touch the things around me and remind myself my surroundings are okay and I'm okay as well. usually if that doesn't work then I have to take deep breathes with my eyes closed in order to slow my self down like my breathing, my heart rate, and such. It usually takes me around 5 minutes in order for everything to feel like its working. usually I will still feel a bit anxious but I'm relieved enough to ignore. it and it eventually goes away