In the realm of mental health, where shadows reside
Mental Well-being

In the realm of mental health, where shadows reside,
A journey unfolds, where anxiety resides.
But fear not, dear soul, for within you lies,
A strength, a resilience, that will surely rise.
Once upon a time, in the depths of despair,
A restless mind plagued, caught in a snare.
Anxiety's whispers grew louder each day,
Threatening to consume, to lead astray.
But amidst the chaos, a spark did ignite,
A glimmer of hope, a flicker of light.

A soul determined, with unwavering might,
To conquer the battles, to reclaim the night.
In the land of self-care, a warrior arose,
Embracing the path where healing bestows.
With self-love as armor, and courage as shield,
They ventured forth, refusing to yield.
They sought solace in nature's embrace,
Found peace in the wind, the sun's warm grace.
The rustle of leaves, the dance of the trees,
Whispered secrets of resilience and ease.
They discovered the power of breath and stillness,
In meditation's embrace, they found their fulfillment.
In yoga's embrace, they connected with soul,
A dance with their body, a rhythm made whole.
They sought support, reaching out to kin,
Finding solace in shared battles within.
Through therapy's guidance, they learned to explore,
The depths of their mind, the wounds they bore.
In the realm of anxiety, they unraveled their fears,
Navigating the labyrinth with courage and tears.
They unearthed triggers, the roots of their strife,
Replacing old patterns with a newfound life.
And as they journeyed, they shared their tale,
Inspiring others to let go of the veil.
Through vulnerability's embrace, they held space,
For those walking the path, searching for grace.
They spoke of panic attacks, the racing heart's beat,
Offering comfort to souls feeling defeat.
They shared coping mechanisms, tried and true,
Empowering others to see their strength too.
Through social media's reach, their voice spread wide,
Touching lives near and far, as waves of the tide.
Their message of hope resonated deep,
Igniting sparks of courage in those who'd weep.
They reminded the world that anxiety's grasp,
Is not a life sentence, a forever-long clasp.
With resilience and support, one can reclaim,
Their life, their dreams, from anxiety's domain.
So, dear soul, take heed of this tale,
Embrace your journey, let hope prevail.
For within you lies the strength to endure,
To conquer anxiety, and find your cure.
Find solace in nature, seek support in kind,
Practice self-care with an open mind.
Share your story, inspire others to fight,
For the darkness can be conquered, with your inner light.
About the Creator
Gloria Anderson
Hi, my name is Gloria. I am an innovator and passionate about living the best life I can, and this life is in Jesus Christ my Lord! I love motivating children to read, that's why I became a Teacher. Writing is my focus, for now.


Comments (2)
Thanks Herrick for the like!
This would make a good poem to read to start out a counseling course. I wish all my professors could have started out with a poem when I studied counseling and human services.