Our premiere episosde features a deeply personal struggle with debilitating anxiety. The author recounts being consumed by negative self-talk and a persistent belief that others harbor dislike towards them, even acknowledging the unlikelihood of such intense focus from others. This overwhelming internal chatter is depicted as immobilizing and unhealthy, preventing the author from fully living their life. The passage concludes with the author's realization of the need to release this anxiety, contemplating potential solutions like therapy or writing.