Anxious Quote by Sharon Van Etten
“It's not onstage as often anymore, but whenever I got anxious, I used to talk a lot more, and I wouldn't even know what I was saying... it was so bad. If I just talk myself through something, even if it's just talking about nothing, it usually gets me out of it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing anxiety coping strategies, 2020
The artist describes using excessive talking as a self‑soothing technique to alleviate anxiety, even when the speech is incoherent, indicating that the act of verbalizing helps shift mental state.
In simple terms: Talking a lot, even nonsense, helps calm anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Use verbal self‑soothing when anxious.
Themes
mental health
self‑regulation
communication
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
self‑help
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- public speaking practice
Key Concepts
cognitive distraction
emotional release
Questions to Reflect On
- When does talking become counterproductive?
- What alternative grounding techniques work?
A Different Perspective
Relying on talking may not address underlying causes and can be socially disruptive.
