Spiritual Awakening Anxiety? What Is It?
Are you feeling an uneasiness in your soul lately? You may be experiencing a spiritual awakening — and the accompanying anxiety that comes with it.
Many of us are going through shifts in our lives, and we can all benefit from understanding what’s happening on a deeper level.
In this blog, we’re going to talk about the spiritual awakening process, how to recognize it and navigate it, and how to find peace with the anxiety that comes part and parcel with this profound experience. (see: Why You Feeling Lost After Spiritual Awakening?)
Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
The spiritual awakening process (there are 7 Stages Of Spiritual Awakening) can challenge our life’s established order, creating a sense of discomfort, confusion and, at times, fear. Spiritual growth is a form of self exploration that includes connecting with the inner depths and expanding beyond the physical.
As we open our hearts and minds to new possibilities, external stressors can cause us to become overwhelmed and fearful if we are not armed with the proper coping skills.
The physical manifestation of spiritual awakening anxiety typically presents itself as feelings of distress, fear or apprehension that can produce physical symptoms including heart palpitations, panic attacks or other forms of distress.
It may seem counterintuitive to seek clarity amidst such chaos but understanding the underlying sources of spiritual anxiety can help those suffering gain clarity on how to navigate their emotions in a healthier way.
In this article we will discuss some common sources of spiritual anxiety including: difficulty navigating changes in beliefs; confronting life’s difficult questions; feeling overwhelmed by challenging emotions on your journey; feeling disconnected from society as you connect more deeply with yourself; dealing with pre-existing triggers exacerbated by awakening; loss of identity or beliefs about yourself as you create a new set for yourself.
We will also explore strategies for managing such anxieties so that you can move through challenging moments with grace and ease.
Types of Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
During spiritual awakening, it is common to experience a range of emotions, including fear and anxiety. There are a variety of types of spiritual awakening anxiety that can be experienced.
The first type is referred to as existential dread. This type of spiritual awakening anxiety arises from the sense that life has no real meaning or purpose. Faced with this reality, it can cause feelings of profound loneliness and despair.
The second type is called anticipatory anxiety. This type occurs when one begins to open up to the possibility that life may not be what one thought it was, specifically referring to spiritual practices or energy healing modalities like meditation or Reiki and uncovering metaphysical phenomena within oneself.
Such as intuition and extrasensory perception (ESP). It often results in an “It’s all too good/weird/scary/magical to be true” feeling as one begins down this path.
The third type is labeled identity confusion. This type of spiritual awakening anxiety is characterized by a uncertainty about who one really is at the core and fear that they are going crazy during this process due to experiencing thoughts and feelings outside their original understanding or perception of reality.
The fourth kind is fear-based trauma responses. When spiritual awakenings hit us with surprises we weren’t expecting or capable of processing at first, we sometimes react with fight-or-flight psychological responses stemming from our unconscious collective traumas embedded in our memories across generations.
This could manifest as anything from phobias about specific energies or entities (such as ascension symptoms) to sensations similar to panic attacks or becoming “triggered” by numerous experiences even if unrelated on the surface level.
This can make us feel rather confusing at times because our body responds before our conscious mind has had time to truly process what happened fully after learning more about what they are going through during this journey on their own terms gradually over time anyway…
Causes of Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
There are various causes that could lead to the onset of spiritual awakening anxiety.
These may include self-inflicted stress related to creative pursuits or personal relationships, exposure to intense energy fields such as near death experiences (NDEs), violation of personal boundaries or deep-seated beliefs about life itself which can prompt a re-thinking process that induces intense feelings.
Additionally, certain types of meditation practices can also cause feelings associated with this state as well.
Lastly, lifestyle choices such as taking part in activities involving hard physical labor can trigger emotional responses if they leave an individual feeling depleted mentally and physically exhausted after exertion.
These activities have been known to stimulate a spiritual awakening within individuals by leaving them feeling deeply connected to their inner selves and nature itself.
Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
Physical symptoms that may occur during a period of spiritual awakening anxiety include sweating, trembling or shaking, chest pain or tightness, racing heart rate or palpitations. Some people also experience nausea, dizziness or light-headedness.
In terms of emotional responses one might feel panicked in response to thoughts on understanding their spiritual surroundings more accurately – this could be experienced as fearfulness that they do not understand it fully yet nor if they will ever feel comfortable enough to confront their issues due to feeling overwhelmed by the situation itself.
One might also feel isolated during this time frame due to feeling like no one else around them is going through what they are going through which further exacerbates their fears surrounding potential misunderstanding from others on this journey, which further heightens discomfort levels.
Coping Strategies for Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
One strategy for dealing with spiritual awakening anxiety is to practice mindful meditation or yoga.
These activities help release physical tension as well as help create mental clarity. This clarity helps make sense of the mental fog that often accompanies spiritual experiences.
Additionally, mindful meditation or yoga helps to foster a sense of peace and acceptance even if the situation feels overwhelming at times.
Another strategy for coping with spiritual awakening anxiety is journaling. Taking time every day to write down your thoughts and feelings can provide insight into how you are feeling about the experience as well as how it is impacting your life overall.
Plus, journaling can provide an outlet for any pent up emotions that arise during this process such as fear or confusion which may further increase feelings of stress or discomfort.
Finally, connecting with supportive people who understand what you are going through is important while you are on this journey!
It may be helpful to join online forums or connect with practitioners of spirituality who have gone through similar experiences in order to provide validation to what you are going through without judgment or criticism.
Being surrounded by positive energy from other individuals helps make managing spiritual awakening anxiety easier with love and care rather than fear and dread!
Spiritual Practices for Reducing Spiritual Awakening Anxiety
When people go through spiritual awakenings and begin to experience expanded consciousness, feelings of anxiety can arise.
This is normal, as it can be overwhelming to have altered perspectives and a new understanding of reality.
In order to manage the anxiety associated with spiritual awakening, various spiritual practices should be followed.
Meditation is a powerful tool that has the potential to improve mental, emotional, and physical health.
Taking time each day to slow down, connect with one’s inner self, and simply observe can be very beneficial and calming during periods of anxiety. Additionally, meditation can help open the mind up for deeper spiritual exploration.
Breathing exercises are also beneficial for relieving stress and managing anxiety levels during spiritually awakening experiences. Longer exhales which focus on releasing tension from the body will drive oxygen.
Rich blood around the body which can naturally reduce levels of stress hormones such as cortisol in the body.
Combining focused breathing exercises with gentle movements such as yoga or tai chi can further increase relaxation responses in the parasympathetic nervous system.
Additionally it is important to create a supportive environment during this process where one is able to accept help from others such as family members or close friends who understand what they are going through without judgement or expectation that they have fixed themselves overnight.
To Conclude
To gain a better understanding of your anxiety, focus on the mind-body connections that make up your own individual experience.
Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings; learning how to recognize and replace negative thought patterns can help you release physical tensions that have been caused by years of anxious habits.
Anxiety is not something that needs fixing; instead, approach it as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth. With persistence and the right attitude, overcoming anxiety can lead to wonderful changes within ourselves and the world around us.
