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 19, 2019
16 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 StoryYou know I do feel anxious a lot. I end up thinking that I just can't do this. But the thing is that you can. And you will. You will get up and fight the anxiety. You fight it. You move past...
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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 could see myself in this poem notably when I was scrambling to tell my friends the reason of my immediate change. I was once so voracious, I say my thoughts out loud, and I was so...
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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 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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Panic Disorder
Tightness in my chest.
I can't breathe.
The only time I can escape
is when I fall asleep.Featured Shared StoryI'm 12 years old and suffer from panic disorder. Having a panic attack is like drowning. It goes from 0 to 100 in an instant. Whenever somebody jokes about abuse or alcohol, it does get me...
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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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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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Worry Is The Game
Poem About Struggling With AnxietyI sit here and feel so alone.
Things in my mind broken.
Home doesn't feel like home.
Featured Shared StoryThis hit deeply. I suffer from so many mental health problems. I seem to be declining now. I'm lower than I have ever been. This poem put it in perspective and words I can't figure out that I...
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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 want to say thank you for writing this poem. It hit home with me and I am sure many others.
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