Inner turmoil is more than annoying because it makes you just not comfortable in your own skin. At first glance, you can't even make out...
If you feel uneasy before an exciting day, such as before an exam, the first date with your beloved, or a job interview, then you can easily assess what is going on with you. You're just nervous because you're faced with an unfamiliar and unique situation that you haven't experienced before, and the mastering of which may very much depend on you and your future.
However, when anxiety shows up randomly without you having the slightest idea where it's coming from, it can really throw you off balance. Especially if the feeling of inner restlessness creeps up on you more often. Therefore, read here where the inner peace could come from in this case and how you can deal with it in a targeted manner so that it does not affect you and your everyday life too much in the future.
How exactly you can define inner restlessness
Inner restlessness is primarily expressed by the fact that you feel absolutely unfocused and rushed. You can never stay on one thought or task for long. You keep digressing and don't know what to do about it.
There's also the kind of excitement you usually feel when you're afraid that something bad might happen. You notice a certain nervous tension in yourself and you are also easily irritable and have a hard time dealing with it when someone disturbs your thoughts or interrupts you at work.
You may not only feel inner restlessness mentally but also physically. Notice if your heartbeat is normal, or if your heart may be beating excessively or irregularly. It can also happen that your hands tremble or you have to constantly go to the toilet when you are feeling restless.
So inner unrest can come
Many people feel inner unrest before important events, the outcome of which is uncertain. It is characteristic of these events that you can only partially or not at all influence their outcome yourself. For example, if you have to take an exam, you can prepare for it to the best of your knowledge and belief. However, you never know whether your preparation will be sufficient, whether the question will be moderate or rather misleading, or what form your examiner will be on the day. Maybe he would like to torment someone today and would like to fail it. All of the factors mentioned have a significant impact on the outcome of the situation. And so it is completely normal in such cases to be inwardly restless.
If you are restless inside without a special situation in store for you, then you should first of all pay attention to your caffeine consumption. Because sometimes you simply drink too much coffee, cola, or too many energy drinks and get nervous because of it. Too much alcohol, drug use, and cigarettes can also be reasons for inner unrest.
Sometimes an emotional state that is not immediately recognizable as a real burden can cause inner unrest. You may miss someone very much without being able to name it directly. For example, when a loved one dies, mourning for them does not always start immediately but sometimes comes weeks later and then expresses itself through inner unrest. Or you have stress at work that you have not yet fully realized yourself. However, physical and mental illnesses can also trigger a state of inner restlessness.
Possible physical causes of inner restlessness
If your body is hypoglycemic, this can also lead to inner restlessness. If you often suffer from this form of nervousness, it is definitely worth taking a closer look at your own eating habits. For example, if you eat very infrequently due to a stressful job, it doesn't hurt to try to stick to a regular meal schedule for a while and see if it changes your overall condition and if the anxiety goes away on its own.
But you could also have low blood pressure because that can also trigger inner restlessness. An overactive thyroid is also possible. Pulmonary embolisms are also very often accompanied by an inner restlessness. In this case, you usually also feel severe shortness of breath and pain in the area of your chest. In addition, various heart diseases can trigger your inner restlessness. If you suffer from it, you usually also have a racing heart or an irregular heartbeat.
If you are currently taking any medication, then the anxiety may be a side effect of said medication. It is best to read the package insert and find out whether restlessness is one of the possible side effects. If so, then you should contact your doctor and discuss your condition with them. If you have been taking medication for a longer period of time that you have now discontinued, this may also have caused your inner restlessness. Then you are dealing with a kind of withdrawal symptom, so to speak.
Possible psychological causes of inner unrest
In addition to your body, your psyche can also be imbalanced. Perhaps your inner restlessness is pointing this out to you. It often occurs when people are suffering from depression. If this applies to you, then in addition to the inner restlessness you often also feel a general sadness or hopelessness, you are listless and no longer pursue your usual interests as usual.
Inner restlessness can also draw attention to schizophrenia. This is often accompanied by trouble sleeping, sensitivity to light and noise, and feeling like you want to withdraw from everything and everyone. Other personality disorders can also be accompanied by an inner restlessness. This can be ADHD, anxiety, or exhaustion such as burn-out.
Try these home remedies first
If your inner calm occurs only selectively or is not yet very pronounced, it is advisable if you try to take action against it as quickly as possible so that it does not spread. You don't have to shoot at sparrows with cannons. It is better to use home remedies first, or simply change your everyday life a little to drive away from the inner unrest. For example, there are a number of herbs that have a relaxing effect that you can brew as tea. Just try it with:
• Valerian
• Melissa
• St. John's Wort
• Passion Flower
• Hops
If you're not a tea drinker, you can also find herbal supplements in pill or drop form that you can take at the drugstore that contains these herbs.
If you love buttermilk, then give it a try, because it too can calm anxiety. You should also make sure that you get enough exercise in the fresh air and do a little sport. Even if you're busy, you can find ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Instead of taking the car, just bike to work, or from now on, get off one station earlier if you use public transport and walk the rest of the way.
It takes a little more effort to learn relaxation techniques, but it can be very rewarding in the long run. After all, you can use what you have learned profitably for yourself again and again in the future. So explore autogenic training, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or meditation and see if these techniques work for you.
Sometimes it also helps if you consciously take a little break from everyday life to get the inner restlessness under control. Take a relaxing full bath or go to the sauna. A massage can also work wonders.
When should you still go to the doctor?
If you feel like these simple home remedies have gotten rid of your anxiety, then stop thinking about them. However, if you just can't get rid of them, you should see a doctor. At the latest when you have been feeling restless and uncomfortable in your own skin for two weeks at a time, you should make a doctor's appointment.
It is also worth going to the doctor if you already know that you suffer from one of the underlying diseases mentioned, such as high blood pressure or depression. You will probably need to be re-adjusted with medication and the problem will be solved.
What does the doctor do?
Your first course takes you to the family doctor, or to the doctor treating you in the case of existing underlying diseases. If you visit your family doctor, he will have a detailed conversation with you and would like to know more about all the symptoms you are currently feeling. So all impairments in addition to the inner restlessness are relevant for his diagnosis. He will also ask you about your living conditions and your personal environment. The questions are aimed at your job, for example, how stressful it is, or at your family situation.
You should also state openly whether, and if so which, medicines, drugs, and stimulants you consume, how often, and with what intensity. In addition, your blood pressure will be measured and your blood count checked. The doctor can use it to see whether, for example, your thyroid is working properly. Ultrasound examinations are also possible. They show whether a pulmonary embolism or an overactive thyroid could be the cause of your inner restlessness.
If the doctor suspects that a mental illness is the cause of your problem, then he will give you questionnaires that deal with your psyche. To confirm his diagnosis or his suspicion of illness, the family doctor may refer you to a specialist, for example, a neurologist or a cardiologist.
What forms of therapy are there for inner restlessness?
The type of therapy depends, of course, on the doctor's diagnosis. First, you have to distinguish whether the trigger for the inner restlessness is physical or psychological. Physical causes can often be corrected with medication. It can take a while to find the right medication dosage for you, especially if you have a thyroid condition.
If there are psychological causes, this should ideally be followed by therapy with a psychotherapist. In most cases, this is a great way to deal with inner restlessness. Your complete clinical picture is then the focus and is treated in its entirety. Such therapy can take place on an outpatient basis or in a hospital. Which form of therapy is most suitable for you depends on the severity and type of your illness.
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