While scrolling through TikTok, you might have come across the viral ‘Anxiety’ mirror dance trend. Here’s all you need to know about it.
The challenge has taken TikTok by storm, captivating viewers with its mix of creativity and creepiness, featuring two slightly different dance versions.
Set to the song ‘Anxiety’ by Sleepy Hallow featuring Doechii, the trend creatively explores themes of mental health, anxiety, and self-awareness.
TikTok’s ‘Anxiety’ mirror dance trend explained
This trend actually comprises two similar but distinct sub-trends. The most viral one is the dance trend, where TikTokers are seen wearing headphones and dancing joyfully to the lyrics, “Somebody’s watching me, it’s my anxiety,” when someone unexpectedly appears behind them, mirroring their moves.
The moment the dancer turns around and notices the mimic, the video ends. This recreates an iconic scene from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where Ashley dances before Will sneaks in to imitate her.
TikToker iammarcohall amassed over 27.8 million views and 4.1 million likes on his video, with Will Smith himself reposting it.
The mirror trend, on the other hand, sees TikTokers film themselves dancing or preparing in front of a mirror. Suddenly, their reflection – personified as their “anxiety” – stops moving and eerily smiles back at them.
These videos often feature impressive editing, creating an unsettling effect that leaves viewers in awe or fear.
Both trends creatively tie into the song’s lyrics, symbolizing the feeling of being watched or haunted by one’s own thoughts.
This trend has struck a chord with millions of TikTok users for its mix of humor, creativity, and relatability. The song’s haunting lyrics about vulnerability and mental health resonate deeply with many.
The mirror videos, in particular, have both fascinated and unsettled people. Comments like, “I wish y’all would stop I’m scared,” reflect the eerie vibe these videos create. Yet, many others find the trend mesmerizing, with users writing, “Why is this trend so satisfying?”
Although it’s unclear who started the trend, it gained traction in late February 2025. Over 325,000 videos now use the song ‘Anxiety,’ with countless TikTokers joining in on the creative fun.
It’s just one of the many trends thriving on the app, alongside the hilarious ‘I call Patrick Subaru’ fad and the ‘When the chile is tea but the finna is gag’ meme.
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