Numbness is, in some ways, a symptom of a symptom.. Your anxiety is causing stress and possibly hyperventilation, which in turn is causing physical or emotional numbness. That's why it's so important to take advantage of recommended treatment options. There are a few things you can do right away:
1 Roll over a traditional 401(k) into a traditional IRA, tax-free. 2  Roll over a Roth 401(k) into a Roth IRA, tax-free.  Roll over a traditional 401(k) into a Roth IRAâthis would be considered a Roth conversion, so you'd owe taxes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS. Even if you are not able to contribute directly to a Roth IRA because your income is too high, you may be able to rollover funds from a 401(k) or traditional IRA. Plan ahead to use the times in life where you have a lower income to do the conversionâand minimize your tax bill.