Anxiety

Chest tightening body frozen Overthinking takes control Just take deep breaths Deep breaths turn into hyperventilation Pain consumes your chest with each quick inhale The room gets smaller Suffocation sets in Everything that is so small Turns into large obstacles Suddenly you feel alone darkness sets in Large groups of people Draining all of your energy Overthinking everything Sleepless nights Anxiety is part of me Don't forget to breathe

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Lenna Walker

Date: 5/19/2017 12:03:00 PM

Laken, anxiety seems to run in my family, although I am luckier than some, tho I was much worse as a younger person. Live and learn ways to cope is/was my motto. . Some of it in our family may actually be ptsd, which creates anxiety all by itself. We all seem to have a bit of it, but some are more extreme. My brother would definitely relate to your writing on this, as would my youngest daughter. I hope to see you back here soon Laken :)

Laken Smith
Date: 5/19/2017 1:49:00 PM

Thank you Lenna. I hate to hear that. It also runs in my family. It comes as a symptom from Type 2 bipolar disorder for us.

Dean Wood

Date: 5/16/2017 10:42:00 AM

Oh, rat's nest! I am so sorry you have to deal with anxiety. I am in that boat with you, bailing as fast as I can. You have painted this monster very vividly. Well done. Hang tough!

Laken Smith
Date: 5/19/2017 1:48:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words Dean

Chris Green

Date: 5/11/2017 8:56:00 AM

Nicely expressed my friend. Though I don't experience this I know people who do. You have shown a bright light on this condition with your words.

Laken Smith
Date: 5/11/2017 12:57:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words Chris. It is a hard thing to have to live with but it can be done :) be blessed my friend

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2017 8:35:00 AM

I know the feeling you describe, very well, Laken. It is also a part of my life. Great description!

Laken Smith
Date: 5/11/2017 12:56:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words Daniel. It has always been a big part of my life and I want people to know that they are not alone.