Dear Anxiety – A Poem
Saturday, 10th October 2020, is World Mental Health Day, a perfect time to check in with your mental health, find help and ways to cope. We were lucky enough to be sent this fabulous piece of poetry by a young person and felt this was the perfect time to share it with you.
I ddarllen yr erthygl hon yn Gymraeg, clicia yma
Anxious
by Paige’Sydney
Dear anxiety,
Hello again
We’ve been here before
You’re big and scary
And you make my chest feel like it’s on fire
Swallowing mouthfuls of air
Gasping for breath
My skin is stretched taught across my body
And my lungs are three foot under water
Dear anxiety,
Stop trying to make your home within me
I am merely a vessel for your distress
You take over
And then I can’t do anything
My legs are shaking
Knees ready to buckle
The embarrassment
The shame you make me feel
When I didn’t do anything wrong
You make me question everything
Dear anxiety,
I’m tired of living with you
It’s like renting out your brain
To an annoying Tenant that won’t shut up
Well guess what, here’s your eviction notice
Need help?
There are lots of mental health articles on Meic. If you’re struggling with Anxiety you might find these articles helpful:
- Grab the Meic – Burdening People With My Depression and Anxiety
- Mental Health – Staying in Control
- Tips to Keep Calm
Or if you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling then contact us at the Meic helpline by phone, text or online chat between 8am and midnight every day.
