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Debilitating

In one moment it all changes In every part of me It grabs hold of my whole being This powerful enemy No warning does it give me No time to prepare Within seconds it has seized me Within seconds it is just there Intense fear consumes my being Takes total control Quickly dragging me down That horrifying dark hole Breathing is now difficult My head heavy and tight Legs that can’t move at all My body is not right My heart pumps quickly I hear it’s every beat My body is entirely out of control From my head to my feet I sense I am going to faint Collapse to the floor I am completely terrified My body can’t withstand anymore I feel my life is ending My time to depart is here I can no longer fight the fight Of this debilitating fear Help... I feel I am dying I am controlled by all consuming dread Terror occupies both body and soul I feel soon I will be dead… Again it finally passes until the next time When pure panic captures my being Without warning Without sign…..

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Date: 6/15/2022 5:51:00 PM
Fearsome ink, Deb.
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Date: 6/15/2022 8:35:00 AM
An all too familiar feeling for many, anxiety is very debilitating, fortunately it often passes quickly. Congratulations you have written a very poignant verse, kind regards, Kevin
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