Ten things that cause anxiety (you may be doing)

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Anyone who has experienced sudden onset of symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or panic disorder knows that anxiety can creep into your mind when you least expect it. Although you may have identified common causes of anxiety, there are many other habits that can lead to anxiety. Here are 10 things that may lead to your current emotional disorder, and 10 ways to stop them.

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7.The screen time from mobile phone to iPad to computer is too long to escape the temptation of scrolling on instagram or facebook. Unfortunately, this trend is creating a concept of what your life should be like.

&Mandel said: "Too much screen time is too stimulating for the brain." & In the same way, social media can cause a lot of anxiety. Not only because of screen time, but also because of fomo or & 39; fear of missing, & 39; this concept eventually leads to a lot of unnecessary anxiety. & Quote;

Mandel suggests limiting your time to one or two hours a day, because reducing screen time and social media not only reduces stress and anxiety, but also gives you more free time to truly live!

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h3>8. There's nothing wrong with being a likable person with no boundaries

. But when your good nature causes anxiety, it may be time to start learning to say no, to set boundaries, to talk openly with friends and family about what you really can do. It's a good way to start being confident so that you don't feel overwhelmed by your to-do list. Table.

Mandel said another common anxiety stimulator is doing things out of obligation. & It can also be said that there are no appropriate boundaries. When we don't set boundaries, we overstretch and devote ourselves to thinking about what we have to do and what we don't have time to do. This eventually causes a lot of anxiety. & quot;

9. Forget to take care of yourself. There is no denying that the busy pace of today's world often makes you feel exhausted. After taking good care of family, friends and colleagues, sometimes I feel that I have no time and energy. But Mandel believes that forgetting to take care of oneself increases anxiety. So sometimes don't be afraid to put yourself first. It is not selfish. It is essential for good mental health. Self-care can take many different forms, Mandel said. & You can start treatment so that you can release the depression in our daily life. You can exercise to release anxiety from your body. You can reduce the time you spend watching TV so that you don't do more to keep up with others. You can practice yoga and let's go back to the present. All of these can reduce anxiety and increase happiness and tranquility. & quot; 10. As a perfectionist, who hasn't paid attention to Pinterest and tried to imitate bakery-style cakes, imagine perfect birthday parties or red carpet hairstyles? But when it becomes a more stressful habit than happiness, maybe it's time to take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself, is it worth it? & quot;

Mandel said that the answer is often a loud "no", we often put forward high requirements for ourselves, and eventually we will not meet these requirements, and ultimately lead to our anxiety. & If we can set realistic expectations, have more flexibility and love ourselves instead of constantly disappointing, we will surely experience less anxiety.

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