How anxiety changes your thought processes infographic long text description. The image shows a pink silhouette of a human head with a brain inside. The brain has large blue teardrops, symbolising emotional distress. Surrounding the head are colourful text bubbles, each describing a common thought pattern caused by anxiety. From left to right, the text bubbles read: Imagining the worst-case scenario. Avoiding situations that make you feel anxious. Excessive fear or worrying. Obsessive thinking. Difficulty thinking about anything else. Sense of impending panic or danger.