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Anxiety

By Joseph DamtiPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
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Photo by Cherry Laithang on Unsplash

Wake up, can’t breath

Muscles tense and teeth grind

I am fine, I am fine

So secure with insecure

Confidence is left behind

I am fine, I am fine

The taste of tears running down my face

Will I feel serenity, peace or grace

Nausea hits me, I stand over the toilet and head spins

The cycle I'm causing hurts my love, family and friends

Cold bathroom floor, here I go vomiting once more

Can they hear me out there behind the closed door

People who can't relate tell you to grow a spine

I am fine, I am fine

There is only one way out and that can't be it

You suffer from mental illness and you're really sick

Don’t hide from it but acknowledge this fact

You may face life with a grudge but you can fight back

We get one shot at this thing and the futures unknown

Brace for it now, through acceptance it’s shown

The love for your wife, that's it, it's the sign

I am fine, I am fine

Say it out loud, “You are scared”

The future can be tough and hard to bare

Be honest, humble and just give your best

Your higher power will take care of the rest

Never forget how far you have come

It wasn't an easy path but look what you've done

You married the love of your life and now have two sons

Breathe deeply, look up and embrace the sunshine

Because now you are fine, you are fine you are fine

inspirational

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