It’s super hard to keep feelings in check,Like trying to hold water with a net.Those moments hit, stomach drops,We snap, regret the emotional chops. Feelings crash, then guilt creeps,Even when others are the ones who leap.It’s rough, shaking off those moods,Staying chill takes major attitude. I’ve struggled, anxiety’s a beast,Makes every little thing feel increased.After […]
Realigning My Compass: Embracing the Imperfections and Celebrating Self
Let’s dive straight in. My journal often looks like a battleground between my ambitions and the actual pace of life. I’ve realized something crucial lately—my planning often spirals out of a sense of guilt. I’m constantly trying to play catch-up for lost time, which only adds to the chaos. This cycle of re-planning and looking […]
Rewire your brain
Most self-help advice for any anxious, depressed, or anyone going through some mental trauma revolves around rewiring your brain. “X steps to fix your mood forever.” Although well-intentioned, they all seem to skip a critical step. In order to rewire your brain, you first need to identify exactly when your brain is spiraling out of […]
Help!! There’s a monster in my head.
There’s a monster in my head,and it doesn’t let me sleep.A non-stop chatter on anything it please,When I listen to it, I’m never at peace.Sometimes a friend, other times a foe.Sometimes a pond, other times a storm. I am a mystery to self, come to think of it.Am I making it up for the attention […]
Living with Anxiety
I’m truly blessed.I‘ve family & friends who really care,Meaningful work that fills my day,A lovely home to rest and play,Then, why am I so emotionally insane? Numerous voices inside my head,Some are logical, some nightmares,A wave of emotions has cracked my brain,I’m fighting & thrashing against the current.It’s a dark, gloomy and terrifying night,Drowning in […]