Qualities Of Vata Dosha - #4055

I’ve been doing some research about the qualities of vata dosha because I’ve been feeling really out of balance lately. I’m not sure if it's related to my body type or if it’s something I’ve been doing in my lifestyle. I’m really curious if the qualities of vata dosha could explain what I’ve been experiencing, so I wanted to ask here and see if anyone else has gone through something similar. For a bit of background: I’ve always been very thin, have dry skin, and tend to feel cold most of the time. My friends have always said I have a “nervous energy,” and I tend to be scattered or forgetful. I work a stressful job where I juggle many tasks at once, so I often feel overwhelmed. Lately, I’ve been feeling even more anxious and restless than usual. I have trouble sleeping, and I sometimes feel like my mind is racing with thoughts, making it hard to focus. I have also been more prone to bloating and gas lately, which has never been an issue for me before. I’ve heard that the qualities of vata dosha can be related to these types of symptoms, and I’m wondering if that’s true. From what I’ve read, the qualities of vata dosha include being light, dry, and cool, which kind of seems to fit my body and energy type. But I’m not sure if the vata imbalance could be making my symptoms worse. I’ve tried yoga and meditation to calm my mind, but it’s still tough to settle. I was wondering if my vata dosha qualities might be out of balance, and if that’s what’s causing these issues? I know that the qualities of vata dosha also include things like quickness, irregularity, and even a tendency toward creativity, which in my case is definitely true. I can get really excited and have bursts of energy, but then I crash and feel exhausted. Is there any connection between the qualities of vata dosha and these ups and downs in my energy? And if so, what can I do to balance it out? Also, I’m not sure if my current diet is helping or hurting me. I tend to eat light meals with a lot of raw vegetables, salads, and smoothies. I’ve read that vata dosha types should avoid too much cold or raw food, so should I be changing my diet? Is there a way to nourish vata dosha with the right foods, or am I making it worse? I’ve heard that warm, grounding foods like soups and stews might be better. Could it be that the qualities of vata dosha are affecting my digestion as well? I feel bloated a lot, and I’m not sure if that’s part of the imbalance. I also find myself feeling more stressed than usual and having trouble relaxing. Would balancing vata dosha with lifestyle changes and foods help with this?