Tiktok Trend - Voices In My Head - May 2025

The “Voices in my Head” trend took off in May 2025 and quickly became one of the loudest (literally) and most relatable formats on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It’s chaotic, funny, and oddly comforting — showing how overwhelming our minds can feel, especially when we’re just trying to do something simple. From pets to people to late-night thoughts, this trend makes mental noise visible and hilarious.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend is called the "Voices in my Head" trend. It uses a specific loud, messy sound clip (from this TikTok audio by “Out of Context Hannah Montana”) that sounds like yelling, gibberish, and total chaos. The idea? Show a simple, calm moment… but pair it with audio that represents what your brain (or someone else’s brain) is actually doing inside.

It’s funny, relatable, and sometimes even a little too real. Perfect for showcasing overthinking, ADHD moments, anxiety spirals, or just plain random thoughts.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A girl lying in bed tossing and turning, with the text: “Just put your phone down and you’ll fall asleep” → “My ADHD brain:”
  • Example 2: A golden retriever staring out the window standing on a coffee table, with: “How I imagine my dog’s brain sounds when he’s doing this”
  • Example 3: A guy trying to fall asleep under the covers, with the text: “What do you mean you can’t sleep?” → “My brain as soon as I close my eyes:”
  • Example 4: A person just staring at the camera, with the caption: “pov: the voices in my head”

Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step

  • Go to the original sound and tap “Use this sound.”
  • Pick a situation where your brain feels chaotic (trying to sleep, sitting still, waiting in line, doing nothing).
  • Film a short clip of yourself (or someone else) doing something calm on the outside — like lying in bed, sitting quietly, or just staring blankly.
  • Add the sound and then overlay the text like this:
    • Line 1: A calm suggestion (like “just focus” or “just go to sleep”)
    • Line 2: “my brain:” or “my dog’s brain:” or “the voices in my head”
  • Keep it under 15 seconds. Make the visuals clear and slightly exaggerated (fidgeting, blank stares, sighs).
  • Add a caption like “Too real?” or “Anyone else feel like this?” and use hashtags like #mybrain #chaos #adhdcheck #voicesinmyhead #fyp #trendingaudio

When it works best (and why)

This trend works best when it’s funny and super relatable.

  • The situation is common: trying to focus, fall asleep, or do nothing — but your brain has other plans.
  • Your actions are subtle but expressive: fidgeting, sighing, making a weird face.
  • The audio is used right at the start — grab attention fast!
  • The text is short, clear, and easy to read.
  • You keep the video short: under 10–15 seconds is best.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Some things can make the video less effective or confusing.

  • The sound isn’t synced right or doesn’t play early enough.
  • The text is too vague or hard to read quickly.
  • The scenario is too niche or random to relate to.
  • There’s too much going on visually — remember, the contrast between the quiet moment and the loud sound is key.
  • You overuse the trend — save it for when the joke or scenario really lands.

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