The Monster
Fighting Through Anxiety
Dear Anxiety,
When they ask me what I am afraid of,
I lie.
Living Life With Anxiety
10 Poems About Struggling With Anxiety
The struggle with anxiety can be raw, scary, and debilitating. These poems give a glimpse into the difficult struggle.
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February 14, 2018 I landed myself in the hospital after I took 30 pain killers. I was in the hospital for 3 days and then I was transferred to a behavior ward with all other problem children....
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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. -
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 StoryWow, this was amazing. It really touched me because I could relate to it. The fact that some people feel the need to hide their pain and cover it up really upsets me. We should be able to...
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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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The Night Is The Hardest
Anxiety And Depression From The NighttimeFeelings of unrelenting sorrow and fear wash over me like a wave crashing on a shore,
Painful nostalgia for younger days and panic for the ones to come,
Reminiscing on days and feelings I can never get back,
Needing to feel close to someone to pull me back from this ledge, -
Anxiety
Poem About Social AnxietyAnxiety,
I'm miserable because of you,
making plans and not following through.
Featured Shared StoryI love this poem but wished it were longer and it was actually like you were having a conversation with anxiety. Nevertheless, this is an amazing poem and so relatable.
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Anxiety
Poem About How Anxiety FeelsChest tightens,
Gets hard to breathe.
My only escape
Is when I drug myself to sleep. -
Music Of Wakefulness
Experiencing InsomniaIt is in the dark of night
When insomnia sings me awake
To the tune of lullabies
And the rhythm of mindful blight.Featured Shared StoryI love the intimacy between the poet and these "hindrances." The relationship between nature, insomnia and anxiety around the poet at first is inviting, and calming. It isn't until daylight,...
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Every Day Is A Fight With Anxiety
Living In The World Of Severe AnxietyAnxiety grabs me by the throat,
Almost like grabbing a man's balls.
It hurts deep into your stomach,
Churning your belly down.Featured Shared StoryThank you so much. Yes, anxiety is a struggle on a daily basis, but your inspiring message has showed me that I can get through this! Also, thank you for taking time to read my poem and...
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The Fire
Poem About AnxietyThe fire that rages
from within my rib cage is
weakening the bones
that should make me strong.
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