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.
A rollover takes three steps: Open the appropriate IRA.*. Move your money to Fidelityâto do this, you will need to initiate a rollover from your former employerâs plan. Choose your investments in the Rollover IRA. Call 800-343-3548 and a rollover specialist will help you every step of the way.