Is it normal to stress over nothing?
I believe it is normal. I know that when I have quiet time, lying in bed or whatnot, I find myself worrying about one thing, and then another. I believe that no matter what, your mind will find one thing to stress about, and if it doesn't, it'll still provide a feeling that you should be worrying about something. I think this is because of today's society and culture. As more and more gets expected of us, and we gain new responsibilities everyday, that's continually one more thing we can potentially stress about. Money, jobs, family issues, self growth, there's always something. I know I especially worry about the future, I know what's going on now, and I know what I want in the future, but I stress about what I should do now, even though I'm not sure what it is. Find a hobby, hangout with friends, stuff that makes you happy, and that may help lessen the stress by taking your mind off of it. Hope that helps!
Why am I never stressed out about anything?
So you understand the test is important, but you don't feel it is important. You might not have much of a mirror neuron system. What others want, the collective defined “important”, it's not inherently important to you.Your brain does not react as typical, and the feelings of others close to you (their stress, anger, joy) has no effect on you. What they feel is not projected onto you.This works two fold; that both others’ anxiety is blocked and that expectations onto you are not a concern for you (as what they want does not register as a desire for you). You probably find guilt does not work on you either.If you don't care then you won't get stressed. Another half is then required (and I assume easy if you are competent and have no personality disorder). If you have a good self image (reportedly most do who lack mirror neuron systems) and know you will turn out well whatever the future holds, your baseline should be stress free. You accurately perceive no physical threat and realize that your life is safe in the modern world. (This implies that you just haven't found something you really want yet, and therefore you have nothing to lose and no actual reason to be stressed.)Good luck. Studies suggestion you probably will become a banker or a police officer. Stay moral and avoid trouble.(Losing your freedom is the worst, and that fear will keep you as a productive tax paying citizen)Edit: original question details: [I don't EVER get stressed. I would have unit tests, assignments, essays, exams and other projects due the very next day but I will still be calm and wouldn't stress out. Not even a bit. ]
I Can't stop stressing all the time over nothing?
If you take your stress with you when going to bed you'll find it difficult to get sleep. First of all, try to identify your stressors, exercise, eat healthy and go to bed every day at the same hour. Get up early even if you didn't sleep enough because that way you'll feel sleepy when night comes. Nobody wants to take the time to exercise or actually come to terms with different stressors. Nobody wants to hear that they have to eat right. We don’t even give them a chance. We want a cure for what ails us and don’t want to be inconvenienced with it any more than necessary. This is not to say that anyone who is suffering from stress and depression should not seek medical attention or take medication when necessary. In some cases, it is necessary to take prescription pills. However, a prescription should be used as a last resort, not the first thing that we try whenever we feel stressed. Throughout our lives, we are bound to encounter stress. We have to learn how to deal with it effectively or we will be doomed to taking medication just to get through everyday life. If you are suffering from stress, try a natural herbal remedy, before you embark on a series of SSRI medications or tranquilizers.
Nothing is worth stressing over, do you agree?
Disagree...I ran out of milk for cereal once.
I’ve been stressing out lately because of the final exams. I am worried about my brain and why I keep forgetting things such as if I showered in the morning or if I poop today. Can stress cause memory loss?
I know you have to study a bunch but after you have been over and over the material a couple of times and you are already to the point you know what you are going to know, so take a break. Go get you a good balanced meal and enjoy it. (but no alcohol), Then, the night before the (or each) test, take all your notes, all ur underlined comments, anything you think will be on test and read thru. them good and thro-rough only 1 time. The put your books away, Turn over in your bed, & for once just forget about the test. Let you mind rest and go to sleep, and hopefully you will both wake up refreshed. Now, in the time before test time, read over those notes, you will be amazed and how much you now know. You have to give your brain its down time to do its thing which is process all that info and file it away for you in your brain so it can find it the next morning.(PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AND TELL ME HOW THIS METHOD WORKED FOR YOU. i USED IT THRU 1 MARRIAGE, 2 BABIES, 2 FULL TIME JOBS, SCHOOL, A DIVORCE AND STILL MAMAGED A’S AND B’S)
How can I stop stressing over nothing/small things?
7If you stress about small things you may have a condition that requires medication, such as an anxiety disorder. There's no shame in that.Ever since my cancer treatment ended I had been anxious every day about it coming back, until I started on medication. It helped a lot.Aside from seeing a medical professional, other things have worked for me for more minor issues, such as worrying about things I can't control.You can try:Distraction. Keep a list of activities to shift your focus that require your full attention. Reading, singing your favorite songs, watching a TV show with an intricate plot.Exercise bursts. My public speaker mentor taught me that sometimes anxiety can be alleviated by releasing pent-up energy. 5 minutes of shadow-boxing or running in place does it for me.Bigger, better things. Worrying about small things often means you have idle time. Try picking one life goal and moving toward it any time you feel worry creep in.Worry in reverse. This was a big one for me. I felt like I spent too much time worrying, so I started day dreaming intentionally. It helped me change my life for the better because I started to do the things I thought about. I'll leave a link to the process below.Again, if these things don't help, you may have anxiety. There are many solutions available, I don't know that all require medication. I suggest at least consulting a doctor if you don't find something else that works. They may be able to help.LinksWhat’s Worry in Reverse? Part OneWhat’s Worry in Reverse Part Two
Why do I feel stressed with no reason behind?
My apologies for the delay.For starters, feeling stressed for no apparent reason is generally considered anxiety. Stress usually has identifiable things that set you off.Some considerations:Are you safe? Are you in a healthy, supportive environment most of the time? Sometimes we think nothing is specifically triggering our stress but don’t realize that our lifestyles and relationships are toxic or otherwise draining.Are you physically healthy? Eating well, sleeping well? Exercising? Poor health can create or exacerbate stress.Have you had your blood work done recently? Hormonal and neurochemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental or food allergies, sensitivities, or toxicities can cause anxiety.What is your schedule like? Are you maxed or beyond? Do you get and take down-time? What can you do to switch up your schedule?Some of us are just more anxious than others. You may fit in here. If it has become life-interfering, you may be describing an anxiety disorder. The most common mental health disorders that can create anxiety without an obvious or immediate causal agent include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and acute or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the one that might best fit your brief description is called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).From the generalized anxiety article above: People with the disorder, which is also referred to as GAD, experience excessive anxiety and worry, often expecting the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern. They anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues.Here is an overview on (conventional) treatments for anxiety disorders: https://www.adaa.org/sites/defau...I hope this is helpful. Feel free to write back if you have more questions, or you might find help in some of my other answers. :)8/3/17 edited for clarity