Anxiety & Panic Attacks.

My brain is melting, my
Mind is breaking down.
As fear consumes me, I
Can't help but bawl my
Eyes out.

Terms like, "chill out",
"calm down" and "relax" lose
All meaning as my lungs
Forget how to keep
Breathing.

Anxiety is a sneaky little
Devil, creeping up on me when
I least expect.

Depending on the individual,
It varies itself on different levels.
So if anyone suffers with anxiety,
Know that you have my respect.

If you try to comfort me
By saying, "it's okay."
Thank you, but that doesn't
Mean the panic I'm feeling
Will suddenly vanish and
Go away.

Anxiety is like a storm,
I have to ride it out.
Once it's over, soon it will
Be forgotten about.

- Alexandra Pierotti.