Extremely common anxiety behaviors to watch out for

From procrastinating to telling white lies, here are a few common anxiety behaviors and the reasons behind them.

Published on: Sept 20, 2023 6:08 PM IST

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Anxiety is a mental condition where a person has persistent worry about regulat things of daily life. Some of the symptoms of anxiety are excessive sweating, restlessness, irregular heartbeat and faster breathing. Therapist Lisa Houghton shared a few common anxiety behaviors and explained the reasons behind the same. Take a look. (Unsplash)

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Cancelling plans after agreeing to go out is a way of the mind telling us to not step out of the comfort zone and face the world.  (Unsplash)

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Buying self-help books and looking up online is a way of validating the triggers and the emotions that we are feeling and hoping for a quick fix.  (Unsplash)

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Procrastinating on how we can control the environment around us is a way of seeking safety and knowing that we are in a healthy space.  (Unsplash)

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Making excuses to drop out of plans is a way of combating the sense of not being liked by others for being who we are.  (Unsplash)

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Telling white lies to ourselves and to others is a way of hiding under a veil of shame rather than being vulnerable.  (Unsplash)