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What has to happen will happen
They say that it is all written
Yet, we worry at every step
Always shy, always bitten
Excessive thoughts, unwanted worry
It is not easy to live with this
Every day is a battle for survival
You win some, some you miss
We cannot entirely control anxiety
But we can control how we react to it
Accept it as a part of you first
Work on it then, bit by bit
Reaching out is not a weakness
It takes immense strength to get better
Healing is a long process
But you'll come out mentally fitter
There is a famous saying
That only dead fish go with the flow
But it actually is rejuvenating
When you let go and take it slow
Remember, you are not alone
But do find yourself some me time
Close your eyes, enjoy the nothingness
Self love is never a crime
Strengthen yourself for the outcome
Instead of worrying what it would be
Good or bad, take it in your stride
Day after day, progress you'll see
We all have phases of ups and downs
With your peace of mind, don't pay
Do everything it takes to make yourself happy
Remember, it is okay to not be okay
Slow down as much as you can
With time, you can continue the race
Let go of the future for a while
It is time to put the present in place
Confessions and conversations
Can solve just about everything
Reach out for help and to help
Together, we can kill this thing
This post is dedicated to a dear friend of mine who is bravely fighting anxiety. This post is also for everyone out there, including me, dealing with this disorder. Hang in there, this too shall pass. Soon.
Poignant. More power to your friend. And more power to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Naba.
DeleteI can't tell you exactly how much I needed to read this today. Thank you! And hugs! <3
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon, Shantala. Hugs <3
DeleteWish your friend feels better soon. I am also a worrier though not really having anxiety disorder. It takes a lot of effort to not worry about everything small. Like you said, invest time in yourself. Accept that it is a problem and look for means to handle it. And seek help if you are not able to handle it.
ReplyDeleteYou said it, Rachna. My anxiety has been all over the place for a while now. Trying hard to calm it down.
DeleteBig hugs, Soumya. Both to you and your friend. Hope things look up and soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs and love! <3
DeleteAh anxiety! It's a bitch isn't it? But we have to embrace it. It's like I tell my clients - anxiety flares up when things are out of control or unpredictable - Life is out of our control and unpredictable. So we need to learn to live with it and not let it control us. Great way of expressing it Soumya.
ReplyDeleteTell me about it! A small amount of anxiety is needed for the element of mystery, but too much of it kills you inside.
DeleteThank you, Sanch.
Anxiety is real, massively huge to overcome and highly underestimated. I hope your friend gets well soon !
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! We need more talk around it.
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