Why does a short text feel personal?Why do old mistakes still haunt you?What if the thought feels true, but is not true?In this episode, Jessica Davis breaks down eight oddly specific thoughts anxiety puts in your head. Not the obvious signs of anxiety, but the private thoughts people often feel too embarrassed to say out loud. The ones that make you replay old memories, assume people are upset, feel like a burden, or question who you are.Jessica explains why anxiety makes these thoughts feel urgent and true, even when they are not facts. You’ll learn how anxiety turns your own thoughts into threats, why fighting the thoughts often makes them louder, and how small reset tools help you interrupt the spiral before it takes over.What You’ll Learn in this Episode:Why anxiety makes small moments feel personalHow old memories turn into shame spiralsWhy good moments can feel unsafeHow anxiety convinces you that you are a burdenWhy intrusive thoughts are not proof of who you areHow to interrupt anxious thoughts without arguing with them Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!RESOURCES:Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming! JOIN our NEWSLETTER! Get weekly emails about upcoming podcasts, but also how to fight against anxiety!📱 Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | Threads 🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental HealthThis podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.Links: Anxiety Survival Toolkit:https://www.blockoutthenoisepodcast.com/anxiety-survival-toolkit/Newsletter:https://blockoutthenoisepodcast.substack.com/welcomeDavis-Smith Mental Health:https://www.davis-smithmentalhealth.com/1:1 Confidence Coaching:https://tidycal.com/blockoutthenoise/confidence-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical stra...

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