The Monster
Poem About Fighting Through Anxiety
Dear Anxiety,
When they ask me what I am afraid of,
I lie.
Poems About Living Life With Anxiety
Published: March 2019
18 Anxiety Poems - Poems About Struggling With Anxiety
The struggle with anxiety can be raw, scary, and debilitating. These poems about anxiety give a glimpse into the difficult struggle.
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Featured Shared Story
Wow, did your poem ever hit home for me! I've been struggling with anxiety and panic disorder since I was a kid after being molested by my grandfather from ages 3-12 and then in my early 20's...
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Breathe
Living With AnxietyPanic, worry, darkness closing in around me.
These are some of the words I could use to describe my anxiety,
but nothing I can say could speak of its entirety,
as I cry internally thinking I've lost my sanity.Featured Shared StoryAnything triggers my anxiety, I have had it for so many years I have actually gotten worse to the point of terrible chest pain. I have had 4 attacks within 4 months. I'm so worried I have...
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Silent Screams
Depression And AnxietyCan't you hear my silent screams?
They are so loud they echo in my dreams.
Behind this face that carries a smileFeatured Shared StoryI used to read all these depression poems, and I kinda just thought they were really good poems, but now whenever I read them, I know exactly what everyone is talking about. I can relate to...
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Struggling To Breathe
Poem About Anxious ThoughtsI'm feeling so scared,
I can't breathe but I must.
Thinking so many thoughts,
Trying so hard to trust.Featured Shared StoryI am a 13-year-old girl. I am in middle school and all I think about is my anxiety and making sure no one knows. I don't want anyone to see it because they might treat me different, but I...
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Signed, Your Mind
Poem About Anxiety And Panic DisorderGet dressed, love.
You're going to be late.
You look at yourself in the mirror,
The one you really hate.Featured Shared StoryI am 13 years old. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I pretend I'm ok constantly when I'm not. I hate that my best friend struggles too. I stay strong for her. I love you, April. I cannot...
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Mysterious Pain
Poem About Anxiety DisorderWith her head hung low
and nowhere to go,
she can't explainFeatured Shared StoryNo one understands what I am suffering from. My new doctor has decided I am taking a far too dangerous drug, so he is weaning me off. I must suffer again for the length of this weaning...
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Where Am I?
Anxiety And DepressionIs there anyone there
to help me see,
help me remember,
remember to be me?Featured Shared StoryI am 13 years old and I have anxiety and depression. Being a teenage girl is scary enough. Imagine sitting in bed every night rethinking your whole life and worrying about things that don't...
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Dad
Other People Not Understanding Panic AttacksI know you may not think so,
But I'm trying really hard.
I don't do it on purpose.
I did not pick this card.Featured Shared StoryMy father is the type of person who does not "believe" in mental illnesses. I have always looked for help from an adult, but he always shoots it down. I deal with very critical anxiety and...
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Another Trigger
Living With AnxietyA storm is coming, my chest is tightening and it's hard to breathe.
Like a giant noose, life is smothering me.
I would do anything to not feel this pain.
Make it stop, I want to laugh again. -
Panic Disorder
Tightness in my chest.
I can't breathe.
The only time I can escape
is when I fall asleep.Featured Shared StoryI am 13 years old, but I've gone through so much, well I believe I have at least. All my life I've grown up with harsh punishments, including intense beatings using belts, bamboo, and my...
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