33 Best Songs to Listen to on Repeat When You’re Feeling Anxious

The chorus is a great reminder there are people who care about you and to not let your anxiety get the best of you: Don't stress / That's dumb / I'm here / And it's nice to be alive / Chill out / It's all right / Kiss me / It's nice to be alive.

Selena Gomez is no stranger to sharing with fans about her mental health struggles, and this song is also the name of her Apple TV+ documentary that came out in 2022.

Anyone who has felt like their mind is its own person and is working against them can relate to this song.

You don't have to have seen the Broadway musical Be More Chill to understand what's going on in this song. We've all been to a party or event where we stayed inside the bathroom a little bit too long, just to get some peace and quiet and solitude.

Anxiety can feel like a monster living in your head, and Eminem has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, aka OCD.

OCD and anxiety can go hand in hand, so Eminem's song will especially resonate with not just people with anxiety, but those who have been diagnosed with OCD as well.

Originally, Taylor Swift created this song for the Hunger Games soundtrack with the Civil Wars. The melody is very soothing and can help calm you down if you're in the middle of an anxiety attack.

Going to social events can make your anxiety spike, but thankfully there's this song by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber that's about their struggles with anxiety — especially those in social situations.

This hit '80s song, originally released as a single by Queen and David Bowie, is a true power anthem to scream-sing to when you feel like you're about to explode.

Maybe you have so many exams to prepare for and no time to study. Or, maybe you're trying to work full-time while also going to school and having a social life. Whatever stress you're currently dealing with right now, belting out "Under Pressure" will help alleviate some of that anxiety.

The title character in this Broadway musical and movie adaptation has social anxiety and depression. "Waving Through a Window" is the second song in the show and perfectly highlights how it feels to be invisible and desperately wanting to change that.

We've all pretended that things were OK when they really weren't, and this song from Paramore is here to let you know that it's totally fine if you're NOT totally fine right now.

Anxiety surrounding a person's relationship can sometimes feel even more debilitating than more generalized anxiety, and this song by Of Monsters and Men helps express that feeling.

The lyrics from the chorus, But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell, are good ones to remember when you're dealing with anxiety and feel like you're losing grip on reality.

The song talks about someone's "heart beating like a hammer," which is how it can feel when you're in the middle of an anxiety attack.

This song from Disney's Oliver & Company will quickly have you singing along and watching those anxious feelings fade away.

An oldie but a goodie. An upbeat tune that carries the reminder that brighter days lie ahead, do-do-do-do. 🎶

No matter how you interpret the literal meaning of the lyrics, Taylor’s soft melody prompts us to remember that we’re all just doing the best we can.

In an interview with MTV News, Khalid revealed the essence behind this heartfelt track: “I love the idea of becoming a free spirit, but I acknowledge the fact that I'm not one now, which allows me to be excited to be one in the future. I'm all for finding out.”

Tracy Chapman’s hit song from the 1980s is a heavy account of life’s difficult obstacles, and her dynamic lyrics make the song relatable to anyone experiencing a personal struggle.

Accompanied by a ukulele, Vance Joy’s “Saturday Sun” resonates with each and every one of us who has experienced the highs and lows in life.

*Maybe* this song reminds us all too well of that pivotal scene from 13 Going on 30. But hearing, Slow down you're doing fine / You can't be everything you want to be before your time, centers our soul. You’ll get to wherever you’re headed — just give it time.

This is arguably one of the most empowering anthems to exist, if that’s the tune you’re in the mindset for. As Florence proclaims, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.”