What is contagious anxiety? Know how to spot the signs and how to fix it

Published On : 2024-11-27T22:27:23+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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We all know how flu and viruses spread but did you know that you can be 'infected' by anxiety? Well not exactly but it can contagious in many ways. When you are around stressed or anxious people they can influence you to feel the same way even if you are a positive and calm person

What is contagious anxiety?

What is contagious anxiety?

Contagious anxiety refers to the phenomenon where the emotional states of one individual can be transmitted to another, affecting their physiological and emotional responses. In a study published in Psychological Science Psychological Science it was found that in case of interracial interactions such as those between European American and African

Let's see how you can identify the toxic emotion:You can't focus—contagious anxiety can make it difficult for you to focus on your studies, work or assignments. Your mind will not be able to focus on one thing at a time and will change constantly. This will happen because you have been influenced

Let's see how you can identify the toxic emotion:

You start copying them- If you have a friend, colleague or sibling who is always anxious or is maybe going through a stressful time and rants it out to you you start putting yourself in their shoes to see how they may be handling the situation. Therefore you start copying their habits like overthinking

You are always stressed-When you hear your friends or colleagues rant about their lives and problems, being around them can start making you feel worried, anxious and uneasy; you will always be stressed for no reason.

Can't deal with tense situations—If you are under pressure if you have a busy day or you are in a stressful situation then rather than handling them you will feel drained just thinking about it and you won't be able to accomplish

Physical pain—When you are influenced by someone’s anxiety or stress you start taking it on yourself and end up overthinking it; you feel tired, your heart beats fastest and you have a constant headache.

How do I protect my mental health?

How can I protect my mental health?

Identify the source—the first step is to identify where you get your anxiety and who is influencing you.

Set boundaries—being a trustworthy friend or a trustworthy listener doesn't mean you'll let yourself suffer; you need to set limits and excuse yourself from such conversation or influence.

Try meditation or yoga—meditation and yoga can help you expect mindfulness and help you stay calm in a difficult situation.

Surround yourself with positive people. You should surround yourself with calm and positive people it will help reduce stress and anxiety. You can focus on what is important and not important.

Ask for help—contagious anxiety can be very challenging because you don't know what's stressing you at the moment. You can consult a therapist or ask for help from your friends.

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Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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