There are several common habits that can increase anxiety, practically without being noticed. These mistakes are usually related to thoughts that only intensify feelings of unease. 

The psychologist Ana Filipa Farinho gathered the main ones in a publication made on the social network Instagram:

1- Avoiding places or contexts where you can feel anxious;

2- Being tense, with clenched teeth or crossed legs;

3- Reliving conversations and behaviors you had;

4- Needing external validation regarding your decisions;

5- Having a bad sleep routine;

6- Making negative anticipations about the future;

7- Checking the same thing several times, such as the alarm clock.

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