4 Anxiety Triggers You Need to Know

I sometimes experience anxiety, and after many years I came to realize that some of my triggers can be quite subtle! In my coaching work, I have seen that these same triggers are experienced by many other people

Here are several subtle triggers for anxiety that you may not be aware of. Keep in mind, these triggers are through the lens of my own experiences — they aren’t an absolute truth. So take what resonates with you and leave the rest.

1. Impact of food

As per Ayurveda, our digestive system fuels our body. We use food to build tissues, remove toxins AND harness energy to process our daily experiences. If the quality of food we consume is sub-par, our ability to process our experiences will be sub-par too — sometimes leading to anxiety.

To be more specific, I have come to realize that the following food items can increase or trigger anxiety:

MSG: Research has linked MSG to anxiety as well as insomnia. Unfortunately, it’s added to many cuisines. Does that mean I stop eating out? No. But it does mean I research cuisines where I’m more likely to encounter MSG and set certain boundaries.