The words pass me by Zooming into the night Careless about their flight for freedom My insides shiver Rambling words leave my tongue How did I become so undone? A sudden fear takes over And I am alone again Then it’s the anger A rage swells within me Like a river that has grown too…
Tag: Anxiety
Anxiety Does Not Have To Win
It’s beginning to sound like one of those catchy titles to your latest mental health blog. You are welcome. I try to be a bit innovative now and then. For the past two Fridays, I have talked about dealing with anxiety. If you read the poem earlier today, you can see my current state of…
Anxious Thoughts
This is my anxiety speaking I hope I am not too loud The fear of outside haunts me Locked doors, closed windows Don’t let the sound in Let me be safe in these four walls All around me suffocating my sanity My head hurts from thinking so much I must be dying And in my…
Sunday Check-In
It’s another Sunday, and as the year draws to a close, I want to take the time to remind you that you will be okay. Maybe this year wasn’t so great for you; perhaps you lost a loved one. Take a breath. Ready? (Okay, just a small side note, I freaked out all day Saturday…
I WILL ADMIT
I will admit that I am afraid Terrified In an ill-content way That one day I will awake from this dream And reality would have been a much nicer place That my nightmares Were mere warning signs hung above my head Left by those who went before me That my fear Was just a figment…
Anxiety: Tips And Tricks For Making It Through The Day
Last week, I wrote how I dealt with failure in terms of my anxiety. This week, I want to let you in on a few tips and tricks I use for getting through the day. I’ll be honest; this week has been kind of terrible. I feel very unstable like I am two seconds away…
Anxiety: Dealing With Failure
Lately, it seems my anxiety has gotten out of control. There is an overwhelming fear that creeps in each time I try to accomplish a goal or try something new. Different thoughts take root in my mind, and they fester, like infected wounds. What if I fail? What if I do well, will their expectations…
Spice and Nice 