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.
IRA options for your 401(k) rollover. Both Roth and traditional IRAs offer advantages. Choosing one for your rollover depends on the type of account you have now and other factors, such as when you want to pay taxes. 1  Roll over a traditional 401(k) into a traditional IRA, tax-free.  Roll over a Roth 401(k) into a Roth IRA, tax-free.