Anxiety - Short Film

A Mike Smigiel Visual

25 Feb 201806:16

Summary

TLDRThe video script centers around Maddie, who receives a message from her mom about a vacation, leaving her to take care of the house. Amidst self-doubt and negative internal dialogue, Maddie struggles with her self-esteem, influenced by perceived rejection from a potential date and mockery from an inner critic. Despite friends' attempts to include her, she cancels plans, feeling unworthy. The script explores themes of self-worth, social anxiety, and the battle against one's inner critic.

Takeaways

🏠 Maddie is asked to take care of the house while her family is on vacation in Mexico for two weeks.
😔 Maddie receives negative messages from an inner voice, criticizing her appearance and self-worth.
🎉 Friends invite Maddie to go out, but she feels unworthy and declines the invitation.
👗 The inner voice mocks Maddie's attempts to look good, suggesting that she will never be attractive.
💔 Maddie is dealing with rejection from a romantic interest, as indicated by lack of response to her texts.
👥 Maddie's friends express concern about her isolation and encourage her to join them.
😴 The inner voice tries to sabotage Maddie's sleep by bringing up insecurities about her relationships.
🤔 Maddie struggles with self-doubt and the belief that she is not special or worthy of love.
🎶 The script uses music to punctuate the emotional beats and transitions in Maddie's story.
🚫 The inner voice is persistent, suggesting that Maddie cannot escape her negative thoughts.

Q & A

Who is Maddie's mother informing about a last-minute vacation?
-Maddie's mother is informing Maddie about a last-minute vacation to Mexico.
How long will Maddie's parents be gone for their vacation?
-Maddie's parents will be gone for about two weeks.
What responsibility does Maddie's mother ask of her while they are away?
-Maddie's mother asks her to take care of the house and keep it clean.
What is the tone of the voice in Maddie's head?
-The tone of the voice in Maddie's head is critical and negative, often undermining her self-esteem.
What does the voice in Maddie's head say about her appearance with makeup?
-The voice in Maddie's head says that makeup is not going to make her attractive.
How does the voice in Maddie's head comment on Maddie's outfit?
-The voice in Maddie's head comments that the outfit makes her look fat.
What does the voice in Maddie's head suggest about Maddie's social life?
-The voice in Maddie's head suggests that her friends only invite her out of pity and that she is not special.
What does the voice in Maddie's head imply about Maddie's romantic interest?
-The voice implies that Maddie's romantic interest might be uninterested or with someone else since he hasn't texted her back.
What does the voice in Maddie's head tell her about her attempts to improve herself?
-The voice tells her that no matter how hard she tries, she won't pass or succeed.
What is the voice in Maddie's head's final message to Maddie?
-The voice's final message is that it won't go away and that Maddie can't get rid of it.
How does Maddie's friend try to encourage her to come out?
-Maddie's friend tries to encourage her by saying it's the perfect time and that they've been trying to get her out for a week.

Outlines

00:00

😔 Struggle with Self-Doubt and Negativity

The script for Paragraph 1 revolves around a character named Maddie who is dealing with self-doubt and negativity. She receives a message from her mom about a vacation to Mexico, leaving Maddie to take care of the house. This is followed by a series of internal and external negative comments about her appearance, social life, and self-worth. The paragraph is filled with discouraging voices that criticize her looks, her outfit, and her ability to succeed in social situations. The narrative also touches on her feelings of being pitied by friends and the fear of being replaced in their affections. It ends with a voice in her head that suggests she is not special and that she should give up trying to improve her situation.

05:08

😃 Overcoming Insecurities

Paragraph 2 shows a shift in Maddie's mindset as she decides to overcome her insecurities. Despite the negative thoughts from the previous paragraph, Maddie receives an invitation from her friends and decides to join them. The paragraph starts with a negative voice trying to dissuade her from going out, suggesting that her friends don't really want her there. However, Maddie chooses to ignore these thoughts and goes out to meet her friends, indicating a move towards self-improvement and a more positive attitude. The paragraph ends on a positive note with Maddie's decision to go out and the anticipation of her friends saving a seat for her.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Vacation

A vacation is a period of time spent traveling or relaxing, away from one's normal home or work environment. In the video, Maddie's parents are going on a last-minute vacation to Mexico, which sets the scene for Maddie to be left alone to take care of the house. This keyword is central to the video's premise and triggers a series of events that unfold as Maddie deals with her alone time.

💡Self-esteem

Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. The video script suggests that Maddie struggles with her self-esteem, as she is constantly being told by an inner voice that she is not attractive or successful in social situations. This theme is crucial as it drives the narrative of Maddie's internal conflict and her journey towards self-acceptance.

💡Isolation

Isolation is the state of being separated from others or feeling alone. Maddie experiences isolation when she is left to take care of the house and when she is told by her inner critic that her friends only invite her out of pity. This keyword is significant as it highlights Maddie's feelings of loneliness and her struggle to connect with others.

💡Criticism

Criticism is the act of expressing disapproval or pointing out faults. In the script, Maddie faces constant criticism, both from an external source and her own inner voice. This keyword is important as it represents the negative influences that affect Maddie's self-perception and her ability to enjoy life.

💡Insecurity

Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself. Maddie's insecurity is evident in her concern about her appearance and her fear of rejection, as seen when she worries about looking fat in any outfit. This keyword is integral to understanding Maddie's struggles and her need for validation.

💡Inner Dialogue

Inner dialogue refers to the conversation one has with oneself internally. The script is filled with Maddie's inner dialogue, which is often critical and negative. This keyword is central to the video's theme as it reveals Maddie's internal battles and her journey towards self-acceptance.

💡Social Pressure

Social pressure is the influence exerted by others to cause someone to change their behavior or attitudes. Maddie feels social pressure to attend events and to look a certain way, as indicated by the script's mention of her friends' pity and her own desire to be attractive. This keyword is significant as it represents the external forces that contribute to Maddie's insecurities.

💡Self-Doubt

Self-doubt is the feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in oneself. Maddie experiences self-doubt when she questions her ability to pass or be successful in social situations, as shown by the script's dialogue, 'you're not going to pass no matter how hard you try.' This keyword is crucial as it reflects Maddie's internal struggle with confidence.

💡Support System

A support system consists of friends, family, or other individuals who provide encouragement and assistance. Maddie's friends attempt to be her support system by inviting her out, as evidenced by the script's line, 'come on Maddie we've been trying to get you to come out for a week now.' This keyword is important as it highlights the positive influences in Maddie's life that contrast with her negative self-perception.

💡Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance is the act of approving of oneself and one's attributes. The video's narrative suggests a journey towards self-acceptance for Maddie, as she begins to resist her inner critic and decides to join her friends, as shown by her saying, 'hey guys yeah I'm on my way.' This keyword is central to the video's message of overcoming self-doubt and embracing oneself.

💡Overthinking

Overthinking is the act of thinking too much about a situation, often leading to increased anxiety or stress. Maddie is described as overthinking her social interactions, as indicated by the script's dialogue, 'I know you're just overthinking.' This keyword is significant as it illustrates Maddie's tendency to analyze situations excessively, which contributes to her insecurities.

Highlights

Maddie receives a last-minute vacation message from her mom to Mexico for two weeks.

Maddie is asked to take care of the house and keep it clean.

Maddie's mom encourages her to call if she needs anything and expresses love.

Madeline is confronted with self-doubt about her social life.

A negative voice criticizes Madeline's appearance and self-worth.

Madeline is pressured to change her appearance to be considered attractive.

Madeline is told that she looks fat in any outfit.

Madeline is advised to cancel her plans due to her perceived unattractiveness.

A voice tells Madeline that she will not pass no matter how hard she tries.

Madeline is reminded that no one believes in her, including herself.

Madeline is told to ignore the negative thoughts and just breathe.

The negative voice acknowledges it's not going anywhere and is a part of Madeline.

Friends try to get Madeline to come out and socialize.

Madeline feels she's in a 'funk' and is overthinking her situation.

Madeline decides to stay in and tells her friends to have fun without her.

The negative voice taunts Madeline about a guy not texting her back.

Madeline is told that her friends might be having more fun without her.

The negative voice suggests that Madeline's friends only invite her out of pity.

Madeline is encouraged to stop overthinking and join her friends.

Madeline decides to go out and tells her friends she's on her way.