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.
If your plan at work is a Roth 401(k) or Roth 403(b), then you can roll your Roth money directly into a Roth IRA. If you donât have a Roth plan, you have the option to convert your funds to a Roth IRA. Just remember, youâll have to include any converted amounts as income on your taxes. Learn more about converting to a Roth IRA.