{"id":7137,"date":"2024-12-26T11:13:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T03:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/?p=7137"},"modified":"2024-12-26T19:37:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T11:37:13","slug":"anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety: Is It Me or the Anxiety Talking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG-20231007-WA0031-1-e1696738767973-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4280\" style=\"width:57px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><p>Written By:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)<\/a><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of second-guessing, self-blaming, or overthinking all the worst-case scenarios, even for a simple decision? <\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You may have thought, <em>\u201cWhy can\u2019t I peace out by trusting myself?\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;or <em>\u201cWhy do <\/em>all decisions feel like they<em> would go wrong?\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These experiences could be the hallmarks of your anxiety\u2019s voice &#8211; intrusive, persistent, and very manipulatively convincing.<\/p><\/blockquote><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#How_Anxiety_Influences_Self-Perception\" title=\"How Anxiety Influences Self-Perception\">How Anxiety Influences Self-Perception<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Exaggerating_Flaws_and_Failures\" title=\"Exaggerating Flaws and Failures\">Exaggerating Flaws and Failures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Undermining_Achievements\" title=\"Undermining Achievements\">Undermining Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Overidentification_with_Negative_Thoughts\" title=\"Overidentification with Negative Thoughts\">Overidentification with Negative Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Comparing_Yourself_Unfavorably_to_Others\" title=\"Comparing Yourself Unfavorably to Others\">Comparing Yourself Unfavorably to Others<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Anxietys_Impact_on_Decision-Making\" title=\"Anxiety\u2019s Impact on Decision-Making\">Anxiety\u2019s Impact on Decision-Making<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Fear_of_Failure\" title=\"Fear of Failure\">Fear of Failure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#The_Overthinking_Trap\" title=\"The Overthinking Trap\">The Overthinking Trap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Seeking_Excessive_Reassurance\" title=\"Seeking Excessive Reassurance\">Seeking Excessive Reassurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Avoidance_as_a_Coping_Mechanism\" title=\"Avoidance as a Coping Mechanism\">Avoidance as a Coping Mechanism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Why_Anxietys_Voice_Feels_So_Convincing\" title=\"Why Anxiety\u2019s Voice Feels So Convincing\">Why Anxiety\u2019s Voice Feels So Convincing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Personalization\" title=\"Personalization\">Personalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Catastrophizing\" title=\"Catastrophizing\">Catastrophizing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Black-and-White_Thinking\" title=\"Black-and-White Thinking\">Black-and-White Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Emotional_Reasoning\" title=\"Emotional Reasoning\">Emotional Reasoning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#How_to_Tell_If_Its_Anxiety_Talking\" title=\"How to Tell If It\u2019s Anxiety Talking\">How to Tell If It\u2019s Anxiety Talking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Pause_and_Reflect\" title=\"Pause and Reflect\">Pause and Reflect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Consider_Alternative_Perspectives\" title=\"Consider Alternative Perspectives\">Consider Alternative Perspectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Notice_Patterns\" title=\"Notice Patterns\">Notice Patterns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Steps_to_Reclaim_Your_Inner_Voice\" title=\"Steps to Reclaim Your Inner Voice\">Steps to Reclaim Your Inner Voice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Limit_Reassurance-Seeking\" title=\"Limit Reassurance-Seeking\">Limit Reassurance-Seeking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Externalize_Your_Anxiety\" title=\"Externalize Your Anxiety\">Externalize Your Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Practice_Mindfulness\" title=\"Practice Mindfulness\">Practice Mindfulness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Reframe_Your_Inner_Dialogue\" title=\"Reframe Your Inner Dialogue\">Reframe Your Inner Dialogue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Seek_Professional_Support\" title=\"Seek Professional Support\">Seek Professional Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-is-it-me-or-the-anxiety-talking\/#Moving_Beyond_Anxietys_Grip\" title=\"Moving Beyond Anxiety\u2019s Grip\">Moving Beyond Anxiety\u2019s Grip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_How_Anxiety_Manipulates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Exploring How Anxiety Manipulates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7184 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Intro-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anxiety does not only create a sense of fear or worry, it also alters the way you perceive yourself, how you interpret situations, and how you make decisions. It can feel like having an overworking filter in your mind that could turn everything into a possible catastrophe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>In this article, let us delve deeper into how anxiety influences your self-perception, disrupts decision-making, and how to reclaim your control over these unhealthy inner dialogues effectively.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Anxietys_Voice_Sound_Like\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What Does Anxiety\u2019s Voice Sound Like?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 44%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anxiety\u2019s voice is not always obvious or loud. Sometimes, it manifests through whispers that camouflage as your thoughts. It can sound like this:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">These thoughts not only affect the way you feel but also influence the way you perceive the world around you. Over time, it becomes tough to differentiate whether the voice in your head is yours or your anxiety taking charge.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7185 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Voice-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Anxiety_Influences_Self-Perception\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How Anxiety Influences Self-Perception<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Anxiety\u2019s main motive is to protect you from possible risks and threats. Although it may be a genuinely helpful thought for future dangerous situations, your overactive anxiety response has the ability to turn neutral or positive experiences into fear. This leads to distorted self-perception.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exaggerating_Flaws_and_Failures\"><\/span><strong>Exaggerating Flaws and Failures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Anxiety tends to magnify your imperfections. For instance, a small error such as forgetting to respond to a text can spiral your thoughts to &#8220;I&#8217;m so bad. They&#8217;ll not like me.&#8221;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxiety-Talking.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undermining_Achievements\"><\/span><strong>Undermining Achievements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Even when you succeed, your anxiety may whisper that it wasn\u2019t your accomplishment to further dismiss it. You may start viewing your success as luck or due to other external factors.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overidentification_with_Negative_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Overidentification with Negative Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">When anxious thoughts start to take over, they feel like absolute truths. Instead of viewing them as passing thoughts, you may begin to absorb and internalize them, thinking, <em>\u201cI feel not enough, so I must be inadequate.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Yourself_Unfavorably_to_Others\"><\/span><strong>Comparing Yourself Unfavorably to Others<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Social anxiety also often magnifies your comparison trap. Scrolling through social media, like Instagram for example can create thoughts like &#8220;Everyone else is doing better, except me.&#8221; <\/p><p>This cycle of distorted self-doubts can further amplify your anxiousness, making it tougher to view yourself as someone capable and deserving of joy.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxietys_Impact_on_Decision-Making\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Anxiety\u2019s Impact on Decision-Making<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>One of the most heavy impacts of anxiety is to paralyze your decision-making skills. When anxiety starts to dominate, every choice may feel like a high-stakes test.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear_of_Failure\"><\/span><strong>Fear of Failure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Anxiety often amplifies the potential risks of failure. You may avoid pursuing a new career opportunity or starting a new venture because the thought of failing feels too much and unbearable.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Overthinking_Trap\"><\/span><strong>The Overthinking Trap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anxiety thrives on overanalysis. For instance, deciding what to wear for a part can lead to thoughts like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cWill this make me look nerdy?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cWhat if they judge me for being too formal?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cWhat if I make the wrong impression?\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">These spiralling thoughts can make even minor decisions feel daunting and overwhelming, leading to procrastination or avoidance.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7190 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Anxietys-Impact-on-Decision-Making-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeking_Excessive_Reassurance\"><\/span><strong>Seeking Excessive Reassurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>To cope with decision-making anxiousness, you may start to seek constant reassurance or validation from others. Although it can temporarily soothe your fears, it can further enhance your self-belief whereby you can&#8217;t trust your judgement.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoidance_as_a_Coping_Mechanism\"><\/span><strong>Avoidance as a Coping Mechanism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>For some of us, anxiety can lead us to be outright avoidant. For example, if decision-making feels so draining, you may delay it &#8211; only to feel even more stressed as the deadline lingers around.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Anxietys_Voice_Feels_So_Convincing\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why Anxiety\u2019s Voice Feels So Convincing<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Anxiety can manipulate you by sounding logical. Its arguments are often anchored on cognitive distortions &#8211; unhealthy thinking patterns. Below are some of the common distortions and how they manifest themselves:<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalization\"><\/span><strong>Personalization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>You may blame yourself for things that are out of your control. For example, &#8220;If my mom is upset, it must be because of me.&#8221;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7194 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Why-Anxietys-Voice-Feels-So-Convincing-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catastrophizing\"><\/span><strong>Catastrophizing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">You may also assume or predict the worst-case scenarios that can happen, even if it\u2019s unlikely. For instance, \u201cIf I don\u2019t reply to <em>this message properly, I\u2019ll lose my friendship.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black-and-White_Thinking\"><\/span><strong>Black-and-White Thinking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">You tend to view situations in extremes: either total success or utter failure. If something doesn\u2019t go as you want it to, you may think it\u2019s a failure.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Reasoning\"><\/span><strong>Emotional Reasoning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>We tend to believe something is true just because it feels true. If you feel not enough, you may assume yourself to be unworthy. These distortions can make your anxiety&#8217;s voice feel authoritative, even when it&#8217;s far from reality or accurate.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_If_Its_Anxiety_Talking\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to Tell If It\u2019s Anxiety Talking<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Dissociating your anxiety&#8217;s vice from yours takes time and practice, but not impossible. Below are some ways to start the process:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pause_and_Reflect\"><\/span><strong>Pause and Reflect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">When you realize or catch yourself having anxious thoughts, pause for a moment before reacting. Ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cAre these thoughts true or based on my present feelings?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>\u201cWhat is the backup that supports or contradicts this thought?\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Alternative_Perspectives\"><\/span><strong>Consider Alternative Perspectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Challenge your anxious thoughts by allowing alternative interpretations as well. For instance, if you think, <em>\u201cMy sister hasn&#8217;t replied to me, I think she&#8217;s mad at me,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;consider alternatives: <em>\u201cMaybe she&#8217;s busy or forgot to reply.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7198 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-Tell-If-Its-Anxiety-Talking-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notice_Patterns\"><\/span><strong>Notice Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>As time goes on, you can notice the recurring themes of your anxious thoughts. Acknowledging these patterns can guide you to recognize your anxiety when it is talking.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Reclaim_Your_Inner_Voice\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Steps to Reclaim Your Inner Voice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Below are some steps to gradually overcome your anxiety&#8217;s influence on you and reclaim your sense of self and control:<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Reassurance-Seeking\"><\/span><strong>Limit Reassurance-Seeking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>If you are someone who needs frequent validation from others, try to reassure yourself instead. For example, list down your thoughts and respond to those thoughts as if you are comforting a friend.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-7200 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steps-to-Reclaim-Your-Inner-Voice-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Externalize_Your_Anxiety\"><\/span><strong>Externalize Your Anxiety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Try giving your anxiety a persona or name to dissociate it from yourself. For instance, it can be &#8220;That&#8217;s just Bluey (anxiety &#8211; any preferred name) talking again.&#8221; This would encourage you to view your anxiety as a separate part from your real self.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mindfulness\"><\/span><strong>Practice Mindfulness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Mindfulness practices help you to be grounded and brought back to the present. Simple techniques such as square breathing, mindful observation or body scans can decrease the intensity and frequency of your anxious thoughts.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reframe_Your_Inner_Dialogue\"><\/span><strong>Reframe Your Inner Dialogue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Gradually practice replacing your self-critical thoughts with more compassionate ones. For instance, instead of &#8220;I will never get things right,&#8221; try, &#8220;I am trying the best I could.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seek_Professional_Support\"><\/span><strong>Seek Professional Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Trained mental health professionals can provide you with a safe space to acknowledge and work on your triggers, anxiousness roots, and unhealthy thought patterns. You can learn to manage your anxiety more efficiently with healthy personalized strategies that cater to your goals.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_Beyond_Anxietys_Grip\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Moving Beyond Anxiety\u2019s Grip<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anxiety can sometimes feel like a permanent part of yourself, but that would not define who you are. By acknowledging its impact and learning to get in tune with your inner voice, you can create a life within you that is driven by courage rather than fear.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Remember, your anxiety is not yours. It is a temporary state that you experience. It&#8217;s not a permanent definition of you. 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