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- From caffeine to medicine, here are a few things that can act as triggers for anxiety.
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Anxiety is the condition when a person constantly worries about their daily activities. Nausea, breathlessness and restlessness are some of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety can be triggered by even the smallest of things. “Anxiety can be very overwhelming. It feels debilitating at times. And why? Often because it can come up suddenly, wherever you are at that particular moment. It can take you by surprise, which is difficult especially when you feel you are not in a safe place. For example, becoming anxious when there are a lot of people around,” wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen. Here are a few things that can trigger anxiety.(Unsplash)
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Stress can be a big trigger for anxiety. When something stresses us out, we can feel anxious in those situations as well. (Unsplash)
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Caffeine or beverages containing caffeine can make us jittery or trigger anxiety. (Unsplash)
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Stage fright or stage anxiety is real. In case we need to perform in front of a lot of people. The thought can make us anxious. (Unsplash)
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Conflicts can be a major trigger for anxiety. When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes or have been part of toxic relationships, conflicts trigger anxiety in us. (Unsplash)
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