Shackled To My Anxiety
4th 2025 Challenge: Things You Can't Say Out Loud
Shackled to My Anxiety
It Is Like My Worst Nightmare Come True:
Saying goodbye to a beloved loved one
Planes falling from the sky.
Not being like because I am me
Being ridiculed for being a minority
I am not like them
Missing an appointment
Losing a dear friend
Not remembering how to speak
Being abused
Being gaslighted
Not feeling like I belong
Losing my morals
The worst writer in the world
Having a President(leaders) who make the world worse than it was
Losing a child
Prayers are not being answered
People hating one another
Family being divided
There is no unity
Scammers winning
Everyone is homeless
Getting into an accident
fallen sick
Getting Major Surgery, with bad side effects
Seeing people walking around like Zombies
Hospital overcapacity
War
Catastrophe
People I trust are doing bad things behind my back
Nowhere to go
feeling helpless
Being indecisive
Self-sabotage
Being blamed for someone's bad behavior
Marrying the wrong person
The Justice system is not working as it should, and is not protecting the innocent.
Not accomplishing all my life goals
Not coming up with a solution to my problem in a timely manner
Not having a trusted Doctor
( I have seen my future, but, yet I still survive all the nightmares of life)
About the Creator
Mariann Carroll
Proactive for positive change.Born in the City of Chicago ,Illinois.
Multi race .Studied in a foreign country .Fluent in several languages .
fascinated by diversity.A Romantic and a dreamer.Interest in healthy living
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Comments (13)
For all the nightmares I hope you have as many dreams. Good work Mariann
You are not alone. - you are never alone. I know what you mean by not having a trusted doctor, I feel the same way. Nicely Done, send good vibes and encouraging hugs.
Sending good vibes and a ton of love!!!❤️❤️💕
Marianne this is so true . Thank you for sharing
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The heavy weight of anxiety can be tough, but that last line is so powerful!
And you will. You're not alone, remember I walk tall with you.
Mariann, I echo Lana. Somehow, you will build that wall of strength which will take you through many of life's downs. Hugs!
That’s a lot on one woman’s plate, Mariann! May you have a well of strength and endurance in your body and soul. Big virtual hug to you.
Hugs Mariann, I feel this one for you
There's just so many things that went wrong and could go wrong. But you're so strong to always endure it. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
You have battled & overcome a great deal while still managing to send love, care, and compassion to the world! God bless you, Mariann! May an abundance of blessings come your way! 🍦💕
In it till it is no more Mariann..,I have those anxieties too...it is awful, but we all need to keep our strength up...be well dear one.