Don't worry be happy

Have you been restless of late? Or have you been losing sleep over something? Have vitamin supplements and endless glasses of water not been able to rescue you? You might be stressed. While our mothers do not understand what are we so stressed about, according to experts there might be several reasons. Read on to find out why 20-somethings feel anxious.

Work
Work is definitely the fastest growing cause of stress among women. You might be worried because you aren't getting that much-awaited promotion or because you can't see eye-to-eye with your boss. And let's not forget that sexual harassment can give you a lot more than just anxiety.

Finding a partner

Whether you are looking for a partner yourself or your parents are trying to find a suitable boy, you will not be spared from the stress-ridden part of it. Psychiatrist Syeda Ruksheda of Trellis Family Centre in Mumbai says, "This is often intertwined with confidence and appearance."

Parental pressure

Psychologist Dr Jyoti Maheshwari says, "Parental pressure depends on the family background and so the reasons for disagreement are varied." Over-psyched parents could be a cause of stress for those just out of their teens because of their rigid rules and deadlines.

Appearance

Whether you are a mother, a wife, a working woman, all the three or just a student, chances of you not being bothered with your appearance are rather small. According to Dr Ruksheda, the problem is that our confidence lies in the way we look because of the way society and the media affects us. Stress due to appearance can even push girls to disorders like anorexia and bulimia.

Education

According to Dr Maheshwari, everyone in our country stresses over education. "Girls in their 20s can obsess over admissions, tests and performance at college," she says. The habit of stressing over education is usually cultured into all of us when we are children. Can you grow out of it?

Of course you should be concerned about your education, your workplace and if you like to look good, that's great. But don't blame yourself when things go wrong and try to tackle your problems head on. Just chill!