It can be scary when you feel as though you can no longer trust your own mind, as though your thoughts are their own web of deceit in which is constantly trying to trap you. Anxious thoughts, as I have come to understand and learn, are fueled by the panic in which we create in our own mind. From my readings and own experiences on the subject, I have come to learn a few basics which are good to know if you do in fact struggle with some level of anxiety. First off, know that everyone has bizarre thoughts, things that may seem out of the norm or just downright insane.


Everybody has these, but not everyone has the panic that results afterward. Basically, a person with a high level of anxiety will look at these thoughts and think “Why am I having these thoughts? What is wrong with me?” You will try to analyze these non-meaningful thoughts, whereas a person not struggling with anxiety will see them for what they really are- thoughts that hold no meaning whatsoever. They will be able to continue on with their lives in a peaceful state of mind while your mind fixates itself on the thought- fueling a great deal of inner turmoil anxiety wise. When having thoughts like these, it is best to try and remain calm – of course, as with almost everything in life, easier said than done. However, by recognizing the thought for what it is (essentially nothing of meaning), you are helping to relinquish the grasp anxiety has on your mind. The less meaning you give them, the less scary they will become overtime.

If anyone of you do that deals with anxiety of a higher level happens to come across this, I hope this was somewhat of a little help.