Can't relax and enjoy everyday life :(

LegacyUser

Hi,

For whatever reason I am constantly stressed out, uptight which makes me irritable and frustrated. There is no reason for this.

I am constantly on edge, kind of nervous and anxious for no reason. Its so consuming that when out socialising I totally switch off and unable to engage in conversation.

People have asked me before "whats wrong" or I "look bored". I even had a complete stranger in a pub come up to me saying "you look very nervous". I was just standing that all tense and looking around.

It really prohibits me from relaxing and enjoying everyday life. I am not sure whats wrong

Overheal

You cant think of any past experiences which might be causing you to feel anxious all the time?

coadyj

irritable wrote: »

Hi,

For whatever reason I am constantly stressed out, uptight which makes me irritable and frustrated. There is no reason for this.

I am constantly on edge, kind of nervous and anxious for no reason. Its so consuming that when out socialising I totally switch off and unable to engage in conversation.

People have asked me before "whats wrong" or I "look bored". I even had a complete stranger in a pub come up to me saying "you look very nervous". I was just standing that all tense and looking around.

It really prohibits me from relaxing and enjoying everyday life. I am not sure whats wrong

you dont smoke cannabis by any chance, this is a side effect I sometimes get from it. If not, you just need to easy up. I know what its like to be anxious about something you're not even sure about. Sometimes I'm anxious, that I have nothing to be anxious about. However recently, things have been going well and it hasn't seem to be happening anymore. Cheer up, if it really gets bad go and see a doctor, you might have depression, but just don't worry that's the main thing

LegacyUser

Op you're being vague on information

"For whatever reason I am constantly stressed out, uptight which makes me irritable and frustrated. There is no reason for this."

Firstly can you think back to a time when this wasn't the case?

Are normally anxious or nervous?

BlueButterBean

Sound like social anxiety to me..look it up and get help before it consumes ur life

LegacyUser

No I don't do any drugs or anything! I have had it on and off over many years. I kinda got used to it!

But just noticed it quite a bit lately! Just can't relax and enjoy my surroundings and company of others.

I kind of compare the feeling to taking a big deep breath and holding it in for a long time. If that makes sense.

RoadRunner10

There is nothing wrong with being nervous and tense I am that way inclined myself.The trick is managing it.It sounds like at the moment it is getting on top of you.I found exercise a great help,while talking about it regularly with a prof. person one on one (not a friend)might help you understand why it is worse at the moment.Could it be added workload in your career,loss of job,pressure from study,bereavement or relationship issue?