Writing an "Anxiety Persona" Monologue

Some clients describe their anxiety not as a feeling, but as a relentless internal critic or a second voice that has taken over. This fusion makes it nearly impossible to gain perspective, as the anxious thoughts are perceived not as symptoms, but as fundamental truths about themselves and the world.

This directive works to externalize that internal voice, recasting it as something separate from the client’s core self. The process helps dismantle the fusion, allowing the client to see their anxiety as a distinct entity with its own patterns and motives. They leave the session with a new relationship to their thoughts, one where they are the observer, not the subject.