orange county, california

for the overthinkers.

Gentle reminders, honest stories, and soft embroidered sweatshirts for anyone whose brain has too many tabs open.

this week's reminder

You don't have to stop the waves.
Just let this one pass.

New ocean reminders every evening on Instagram and Facebook.

the first drop · coming soon

quiet words, stitched softly.

Embroidered crewnecks in warm neutral tones, with thread that matches the fabric. Small, simple, and easy to wear on hard days.

overthinker...

bone

currently overthinking

latte

iced coffee & anxiety

khaki

on airplane mode

carbon grey

why this exists

you're not the only one spiraling.

Anxious in the OC started as a little corner of the internet for people who overthink everything, cancel plans and still feel overwhelmed, and find their calm at the edge of the water.

No fixing, no lectures. Just the feeling of "oh, me too," and a few small things that help.

read the story
on the blog

notes for a busy brain.

A new post every Thursday: small, doable ways to calm down, plus the stories behind each week's reminders.

Anxious in the OC shares relatable stories and gentle reminders. It isn't a substitute for professional care. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, US).

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