I’m not in control

Black and white abstract illustration symbolizing distorted perception and hypervigilant mental loops—anxiety patterns visualized.
Anxiety PatternsIdentity-Level Therapy

Anxiety Patterns — And Why Coping Tools Aren’t Enough

ByByShiftGritMay 21, 2025

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A surreal digital painting shows a calm person in a peaceful room being subtly restrained by vines labeled with words like “should” and “must,” symbolizing the internal pressure to stay productive even during rest.
Minimalist line drawing showing two head silhouettes — one with tangled thoughts and a flame, the other with a cracked thermometer — representing ADHD and burnout patterns.
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A surreal black-and-white line drawing of a figure dissolving into scattered lines, symbolizing how unresolved patterns disrupt rest and recovery during burnout.