When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off
Anxiety has a way of making thoughts feel like facts.
It predicts the worst, replays conversations, questions what you already know, and convinces you that worrying harder might somehow keep you safe. But not every thought deserves to be believed. The tools you'll find here are designed to help you recognize common thought traps, challenge the stories anxiety creates, and come back to what’s actually true in the moment.
You don’t have to silence your mind to start feeling better. Sometimes healing begins with learning which thoughts to listen to — and which ones to let pass.
Start small. Get curious. Challenge the thought, not yourself. 🩷
Outside Anxiety Resources & Support
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Clear, evidence-based information about anxiety disorders, including symptoms, common types, treatment options, and when to seek professional help.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Anxiety education, self-help resources, webinars, treatment information, and free online peer-to-peer support communities for anxiety and related conditions.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Easy-to-understand information about anxiety along with coping strategies, support programs, a HelpLine, and tools for finding local mental-health resources.
SAMHSA
A federal resource for finding mental-health support and treatment. Its confidential treatment locator can help users search for mental-health providers and programs in their area.
A note before you go
BroknOpen resources are provided for educational and self-reflection purposes and are not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. External resources are provided for additional information and support; BroknOpen is not affiliated with or responsible for the content of these organizations.