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Top Ten So-Called "Habits" That May Indicate That You Have Anxiety
Summary
This article reveals ten so-called "habits" that people engage in, which could actually be indicators of that you are stressed out!
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Article Body
There isn't anyone in this world who does not engage in some sort of "habit"...and often on a daily basis. Some people walk fast, while others twist their hair, for example. While most of these are actually benign behaviors, you should know that there are some habits that actually could be a sign that you suffer from anxiety.
Below are ten of the most common behaviors that people often erroneously refer to as "habits, without realizing that they may be attempting to compensate for feeling anxious:
Skin Picking - This "habit" can cause harm to you, in that it may create scarring or infection to the area that is being picked. Note that sometimes people who engage in this "habit" are doing it to relieve stress or anxiety.
There are four easy steps to help you to better understand your "habit" and its cause:
Step 1. Pay attention to your own behavior, and notice your "habits."
Step 2. Ask others what habits they see you engaging in, of which you may be unaware.
Skin Picking - This "habit" can cause harm to you, in that it may create scarring or infection to the area that is being picked. Note that sometimes people who engage in this "habit" are doing it to relieve stress or anxiety.
Step 3. Document in a journal what these habits are, and when you engage in them. (e.g. "I seem to pace just before a big exam in school.")
Step 4. Over time, you can establish a pattern of when you engage in a particular habit, and thus pinpoint the cause.