A conversation on anxiety

A conversation on anxiety

Lighten up!

Put a smile on!

Darkest nights bring brightest dawns,

So chin up and soldier on!

Alright enough.

I heard you say it,

I know the game I just can’t play it.

The rules are wrong, I’m way behind,

We’re stuck at different starting lines

And my mind can barely find the time

To pull this all together.

Oh okay,

That sounds hard!

Did you try talking to God?

Meditation! Self-affirmations!

Medication! My sister got a service dog!

I know, I know.

I’m getting there.

Fighting the feeling it’s not fair how

3 years ago I didn’t care.

Now all I do is pull my hair,

And clench my teeth,

And squeeze my fists

and scratch my wrists.

Maybe you’re right,

I’ll give it a try

For what feels like the thousandth time.

That’s the spirit!

Now say goodnight!

Okay, now turn off the light.

I’ll wake up in the morning, you’ll still be in my head. That’s fine with me, because honestly, you’re the half that gets me out of bed.

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