"Anxiety" is a raw, conversational duet between Julia Michaels and Selena Gomez that serves as the opening track of Michaels' 2019 EP, . The song is celebrated for its candid, metaphor-free exploration of living with mental health struggles, specifically the paradox of wanting to be social while feeling paralyzed by internal thoughts. The Meaning & Inspiration
The track is deeply personal for both artists, who have been vocal about their own battles with mental illness. Julia Michaels Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey Julia Michaels - Anxiety (Audio) ft. Selena Gomez