Anxiety

just a little something i wrote while having an anxiety attack

Anxiety, depressions distant cousin that it feels obligated to bring when it’s come to live inside your mind. It’ll find a way to make you feel as though you’re drowning, like you’re drowning, but…... you’re not swimming. It’s almost as if you’re drowning but you’re not swimming, and everyone is watching you gasp for air wondering what is wrong with you, and why you look as though you can’t stand on your own two feet. Like your whole body is shaking, as if an earthquake has just happened but it has only affected your body and not the earth on which you’re standing on. Like the whole room is spinning when you’re standing still in one place. Like your mind is constantly jumping from subject to subject but at the same time you’re thinking about absolutely nothing. Anxiety, depressions distant cousin that it brings to live in your mind. You, you are not your anxiety. It will not last forever. Just take a moment to close your eyes and take a deep breath, and just know everything will be fine. 

Author's Note

sorry if this isn't good, remember i wrote this while having an anxiety attack. Please let me know what you think

Reviews

[Fanicia E.]

This is open and honest, and I really appreciate the message you convey in this piece. The sort of lengthy sentences and the visual of them being condensed into one paragraph amplifies the sense of urgency and that "out of control" feeling. Anxiety (and depression) are issues that many people throughout the world deal with, (even I have) and it's a godsend for them to feel like they're not alone in it, especially since the nature of these illnesses makes one feel isolated and misunderstood. Thank you for using your words to positively impact others, and it does get better with time. :)