Why does anxiety feel so hard to let go of?What if worry feels safer than calm?Who would you be without anxiety?In this episode, Jessica Davis breaks down why anxiety can start to feel like a toxic friend you never chose but somehow learned to live with. Anxiety can show up in every part of life, from job interviews and relationships to late-night overthinking, and then convince you it is keeping you safe.Jessica explains why anxiety starts to feel necessary, how avoidance slowly shrinks your choices, and why fear can make calm feel unfamiliar. You’ll learn how anxiety gets built over time, why pushing through is not always the right answer, and how making the fear smaller helps your brain collect evidence that you can handle more than anxiety said you could.What You’ll Learn in this Episode:Why anxiety can start to feel like a toxic friendHow worry tricks your brain into feeling protectedWhy avoidance makes your world smaller over timeWhy calm can feel scary when anxiety feels familiarHow anxiety builds when too many stressors stack upHow small steps help you stop feeding the fear story 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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