Literature
anxiety.
oh god, oh god, here it comes again
chest tightening, room spinning, face burning
i can't breathe, i can't think straight
the room's closing, i need to get out of here
my heart's about to burst right through my chest
i feel nauseous and dizzy and if i stand up i'll fall
i'm going to pass out, right here, right now,
i need to get out of this room, i need to get out.
It's horrible. It's horrifying.
Please, don't sympathize with me.
I don't want you to worry about me. I'm fine.
Hands reach out, wrap around my shoulders,
try to comfort me. My face is hot, my face is red.
My eyes are watering. I can't cry here.
You're hugging me an