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.
You can also roll over your traditional IRA balance to a Roth IRA without paying the 10 percent tax on early withdrawals, although you will still have to pay income tax on the amount converted. Of course, the early withdrawal penalty exists to encourage savers to use the money to pay for retirement.