ANXIETY

"Anxiety can't shake it off of me" 

                                                      - Anxiety by Doechii

Pursuing psychology one gains an understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing. Psychologists help people in different settings with their practice anchored in empathy. It helps one appreciate and value the depth of humanity. But often they (psychologists) don't have answers to a lot of their mental health struggles and grapple with the situation as much as any other person. Seeking help and talking about one's thoughts with a professional doesn't make anyone weak. It helps one identify, understand and deal with the problem in a healthy way. This experience or circumstance helps one better understand the problem and approach it with kindness.

Here is a small poem on how debilitating anxiety can be

Anxiety is cold water splashed on my face 

in the dead of the night,

leaves me shuddering and hopeless,

there are no paths, no lights,

nothing to hold on to.

When no help works, as it doesn't even reach me,

sometimes I think it does, but only to find out it's a mirage

Splash! This pushes me down even further, 

the snakes start creeping up,

it binds me, suffocates me.

 

Please get me out of this, I am exhausted,

let me feel the scent of fresh air,

but at the moment, all I whisper is,

"I will get through this, 

I will get through this."

Give yourself love, time and kindness ❤️

You will be okay, you will always be okay. There's nothing you can do that will make you not okay. 🫶