Anxiety Is - Art Print

This inspirational Instagram post is now available as a print for all to enjoy.

Anxiety isn’t what you think it is.

It’s not just stress.
It’s not just worrying.
It’s not just being dramatic.

It’s your heart pounding in your throat over a text that hasn’t been answered.
It’s rehearsing every word before you say it—and replaying it a hundred times after.
It’s lying awake at 3 a.m., drowning in “what ifs” that no one else can hear.
It’s your body bracing for impact over something that might happen—but probably won’t.

And the worst part?
People think you can just turn it off.
That if you “just relax” or “stop overthinking,” it’ll all go away.
Like it’s a choice.
Like you wouldn’t shut it off if you could.

Anxiety isn’t a weakness.
It’s not a bad habit you need to break.
It’s your brain trying to protect you—even when there’s nothing to run from.

But here’s what they don’t tell you:
You can teach your brain safety.
You can interrupt the spiral.
You can hold your body through the storm.

When your thoughts won’t stop racing: Ground yourself in the present.
💛 Name five things you see, four you can touch, three you can hear.
💛 Press your feet onto the floor, breathe deep into your belly, and exhale slower than you inhale.

When your chest tightens and panic sets in: Let it out.
🎨 Scribble your fear onto paper, paint it with colour, and shape it into something you can hold.
📝 Write down every anxious thought, then cross out the ones that aren’t true.

When you feel like you’re losing control: Anchor yourself.
 🌊 Run cold water over your hands, feel the sensation bring you back.
 🎶 Hum your favourite song, let the vibration settle your nervous system.

And if no one’s told you this yet today:
You’re not broken. You’re not failing. And you don’t have to fight this alone.

Features:

High-Quality Print Paper: Ensures vibrant colours and crisp details.

Size Available: 8"x10" (Matte)

Artist-Signed: Each print is signed by the artist.

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