Nervousness can be a difficult feeling to deal with. Oftentimes it can manifest in different ways, making it a complicated emotion to sometimes understand. When our bodies are in a state of nervousness, it is our body’s response to stress or perceived threat. Our bodies trigger physiological responses in order to help us flee or fight the perceived threat.
Symptoms of nervousness can include racing thoughts, stomachaches, headaches, avoidance, and trouble sleeping. When facing a perceived threat, it is common for your blood pressure to rise, as you may feel your heart beating faster. Additionally, you may feel your body feel shaky or even feel your body temperature rise.
These symptoms are due to our bodies producing adrenaline while under stress. It is common for symptoms to decrease once the perceived threat is taken away or by using effective coping mechanisms to decrease the body’s physiological response to stress. It is important to note that it is common for some individuals to struggle in identifying the underlying cause of their nervousness. Psychotherapy services help individuals better understand the triggers to their symptoms, as well as effective and healthy ways to cope with nervousness.