Expert Shares If It's Normal To Have Anxiety Daily? Exploring Jemimah Rodrigues’ Daily Anxiety During CWC25

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues recently became the talk of the cricketing world after her phenomenal performance against Australia. She took India to the ICC Women’s World Cup finals. But beyond the cheers and celebrations, Jemimah shared something deeply personal: her struggle with anxiety throughout the tournament. She revealed that despite her on-field composure, she battled daily emotional challenges and moments of self-doubt off the field.

To understand if feeling anxious every day is normal, we reached out to Shaikh Uzma Jamal, Emotional Fitness Coach, Educate To Elevate, Lucknow, who shared valuable insights about anxiety and emotional well-being.

Jemimah Rodrigues Shares Her Daily Anxiety Struggles

EMOTIONAL WORDS BY JEMIMAH IN PRESS CONFERENCE:

"I was going through a lot anxiety at the starting of the Tournament, It was lot. I wasn't doing well mentally. I call to mom and cry entire time because when you going through anxiety you feel numb and you don't know what to do". pic.twitter.com/gOBewQS0pI

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 31, 2025

In the post-match presentation, Jemimah Rodrigues shared her mental struggle during the Women’s World Cup 2025. "I have almost cried every day through this tour. Not doing well mentally, going through anxiety,” she shared as she would call her mother and cry the entire time. She would let it all out because of the anxiety; she just felt numb. 

"It started with the anxiety thing. Then I was dropped from the team, and that really hit me," Jemimah added, sharing her experience of when she was dropped from the team. "You have a lot of doubts because I always want to contribute to the team. But that day I couldn't do much sitting out,” she shared. Her honesty struck a chord with many, especially young athletes who often face immense pressure to perform while silently battling mental struggles.

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Is It Normal to Experience Daily Anxiety? Expert’s Insights

Feeling anxious occasionally is a natural human response, and it’s your body’s way of signalling that something needs attention. Shaikh Uzma Jamal shares, “But when anxiety becomes a daily companion, it’s not something to brush aside. It’s a message, not a mood. Anxiety unacknowledged becomes anxiety amplified.” 

She further adds that from a CBT lens, persistent anxiety is often driven by cognitive distortions. Exaggerated fears like “If I relax, I’ll fail” or “If I’m not perfect, I’ll be rejected.” The goal isn’t to silence these thoughts but to challenge them with evidence and compassion.

From an NLP perspective, anxiety can also stem from looping internal dialogues like repetitive “what ifs” that hijack your focus. Reframing those inner questions into solutions (“What can I do right now?”) brings your mind back under control.

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Here’s what helps:

• Emotional Check-Ins: Spend five minutes daily asking, “What am I really feeling right now?” Labelling emotions builds awareness.
• Sensory Grounding: When anxiety peaks, notice five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear. This calms the nervous system.
• Real Rest: Not scrolling, not escaping, but genuine downtime. The brain needs recovery, not distraction.

Anxiety doesn’t disappear by ignoring it. It eases when you listen, name, and nurture what it’s trying to tell you before it starts shouting.

A study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that about 31% of adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, with many reporting symptoms nearly every day during stressful phases. The study highlighted that early recognition and healthy coping methods, such as mindfulness, therapy, and balanced routine,s can significantly reduce long-term anxiety risks.

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Conclusion

Jemimah Rodrigues’ openness about her daily anxiety during the World Cup sheds light on the mental challenges faced by athletes and many others in high-pressure environments. According to Shaikh Uzma Jamal, experiencing anxiety daily is understandable, but learning to cope healthily is crucial. With support, self-care, and professional help if required, anxiety can be managed effectively while pursuing one’s goals.