Why do you change in every room?What if “being yourself” feels confusing?What if anxiety is making you mask?In this episode, Jessica Davis breaks down why you might feel like a different person around different people. If your voice changes, you laugh at the right moment instead of the real one, agree before you think, or replay everything later in the car, you may be masking.Jessica explains what masking really means, when adjusting yourself is normal, and when it starts costing you your voice. You’ll learn how anxiety turns your attention inward, why you may feel like you are watching yourself from the outside, and how post-event overthinking can make being yourself feel harder at first. This episode helps you start finding small moments where you feel like yourself again.What You’ll Learn in this Episode:Why masking does not mean you are fakeHow to tell when adjusting yourself becomes costlyWhy anxiety makes you watch yourself from the outsideHow masking can make it harder to know what you wantWhy different versions of you can feel exhaustingHow one small practice helps you collect proof of who you are 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/⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional men...

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