Anxiety can Trigger Clumsiness

It’s not just an exaggerated scene in the movies showing a nervous guy wreaking havoc in everything he touches trying to impress his love interest. His extreme clumsiness is likely the result of his anxiety.

It is perfectly normal to be clumsy at times. Just because you dropped something or bumped into something doesn’t mean it’s due to anxiety. However, if this happens frequently or you notice that it happens during times you are feeling nervous or on edge, it may be related to anxiety. Anxiety is treatable, so is the clumsiness that can come with it. 

Anxiety and Clumsiness

Being clumsy is not inherently wrong. What may be concerning is the anxiety that is related to it. Clumsiness can also lead to embarrassment which can increase worry and anxiety. This can also affect your daily life in some ways. While clumsiness can be related to anxiety, it is not necessarily a symptom of anxiety. Nothing specific has been identified to link anxiety as the cause of clumsiness, but some anxiety symptoms are believed to make clumsiness worse.

Anxiety affects approximately 18 percent of the general population, with more women reporting symptoms than men. Anxiety symptoms can include excessive worry, difficulty controlling worry, irritability, feeling on edge, sleep disturbance and muscle tension. These anxiety symptoms can compromise your effectiveness, lessen your ability to concentrate and lead to poor coordination. All of these symptoms can lead you to be clumsy. 

The Help You Need to Overcome Clumsiness

Learning more about what is causing you to be clumsy can help. Anxiety is treatable and responds well to therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to help reduce symptoms tremendously. 

Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville Office contracts with therapists who know how to treat anxiety. By reducing your anxiety symptoms you will likely see a decrease in clumsiness as well. Call CCS today to get started.

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