Always Nervous

About the Symptom

Persistent nervousness can be feelings of constant worry, fear, or anxiety. It can be caused by many different medical or psychiatric conditions.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Numbness of the body
• Suicidal thought
• Recent weight loss
• Palpitation
• Numbness / sensory disorder
• Abnormal sensation (tingling, prickling)
• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
• Easy fatiguability

Possible Causes

Generally, Always nervous can be related to:

• Adjustment Disorder

  A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.

• Depression

  Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and changes in sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and past trauma can cause depression, it can take time to identify and address causes, and genetic factors may also be at play.

• Sleep Disorder

  Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, timing, or duration of your sleep, impacting your ability to function when you're awake. There are many types of sleep disorders, including disturbances in sleep quality or quantity, excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal behaviors during sleep, sleep disorders related to mental disorders, and more.

• Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Anxiety
• Migraine
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Hypothyroidism

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you feel nervous all the time?

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