Anxiety

I look in the mirror and see my reflection there, the person looking back I can no longer bare, my eyes stare back with hidden pain, My smile so lost I just want it back again, A mask on my face to hide my fear, Of life and people I always hear, A scary world that I once enjoyed, Becomes a darkness of worry that I now try to avoid, My hands shake and my heart starts to race, My breathing gets faster in a place I can't face, The fear of fault of being judged and spoken about, makes my life on hedge with so much doubt, I wish this feeling would just go away, the feeling of fear that I get every day, I just want to feel happy in what I see, Being able to look in the mirror and say I'm free
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Velasco Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I can feel the pain and honesty in your words. The struggle feels real, and the hope to find peace and happiness again shines through.
Lynch Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Thank you Rowena 😊 it comes from the heart
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Hello Tanya Lynch, It is so nice to meet you. I am hoping you will see a happy face in the mirror very soon. I hope that happens very soon. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Hello Tanya Lynch, Itr is so nice to meet you. I am hoping you will see a happy face in the mirror very soon. I hope that happens very soon. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Hello Tanya Lynch, do you get anxiety often? Your welcome. have a nice evening. /Darlene/
Lynch Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Thank you Darlene ☺️
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