Understanding Anxious Feelings While Happy
Just because you’re happy in life and nothing traumatic is going on doesn’t mean you can’t feel anxious. Even when life is good, it’s possible to have what’s known as happiness anxiety. Experiencing anxiety when things are going well is more common than you might think. It can be confusing, though, because you’re “happy,” so why are you feeling anxious? It’s a common misconception that anxiety only occurs during stressful times. Anxiety doesn’t know your circumstances, and it doesn’t wait for the “right” time to creep in. Positive change, achievements, or anticipation of upcoming (even happy) events can all trigger anxiety symptoms. Understanding this concept will help you learn to manage the perplexing experience of having happy anxiety. What is Happiness Anxiety? Happiness anxiety is precisely what it sounds like. It’s feeling anxious or uneasy during those stereotypical moments in life that should bring joy and life satisfaction— you just got a promotion, you’re getting married, you...
