Anxiety – Libraime Lifestyle

poem: “share the pain”

I’m floundering,
I want to help you so,
but I don’t know how
or what to do,
don’t even know what to say to you.

I want to erase all the pain
that burdens your mind
and your heart, my dear.

My goal in life is
to be there for others,
to lift them up,
to make them happy,
to help them through their troubles.

But I don’t know
how to help you.
But I don’t know,
how to lift you up.
But I don’t know,
how to be there for you.

Please tell me how
I can support you, dear,
it kills me so,
to see you this low.

I love you, dear,
more than you know.
I love you, dear,
you’re my own private angel.

But I need to know,
how to help you so.
But I need to know,
how to uplift you so.

Oh my dear,
I’m sorry that you have to hear
all the thoughts swarming in your head,
as you lie alone in your bed.

You can’t fool me,
I know you’re hurting,
You can’t fool me,
I know you’re slowly burning.

Please let me ease the pain.
Please let me see your distress.
Please let me share the pain.
Please let me soften the burden.

Let me in, my dear,
allow me into your world.
Let me in, my dear,
allow me to wipe away the tears.

I love you, oh my darling,
I adore you, oh my love.
I want to help you so,
please let me in, please let me in.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
allow me share your burden

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poem: “rushing through”

Rushing,
writing,
back and forth,
again and again.

Rushing,
reading,
up and down,
around and around.

There’s always something new
that I’m scurrying through.
A new hobby here and there,
it can be quite a lot to bear.

So much on my mind,
I keep attempting to find
something bright and bold,
but I’m beginning to fold,
under the pressure and weight.
Is this my fate?

I’m rushing,
writing,
back and forth,
again and again.

I’m rushing,
reading,
up and down,
around and around.

I want to experience a ton,
and yes, it’s quite fun.
I’ll continue to do
and continue to bloom.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
rushing and writing, through and through

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poem: “i am sorry”

I’m sorry
for doing you wrong.

I’m sorry
for all that went sour.

I’m sorry
for putting you out of your comfort zone.

I’m sorry
for all that I did.

I’m sorry
for being a bitch.

I’m sorry
for always doing wrong.

What did I do wrong?
I always ask,
I always wonder,
but I never know.

I’m sorry
for all this shit.

I’m sorry
for trying to be,
more than I thought I could be.

I’m sorry that I never know.
I’m sorry that I’m a mess.
I’m sorry that I couldn’t be my best.

I’m sorry
for inviting you.

I thought that we could have some fun.
But that’s not how it worked out.

I’m ranting now.
I’m freaking out now.
I’m crying now.

And once again,
here I am,
left to doubt myself,
once again.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
i’m sorry for who I am

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poem: “summer and me”

Summer breeze,
I start to freeze,
I only displease,
resulting in this summer tease.

Summer cloud,
it starts to get loud,
I can’t stand the crowd,
my parents, oh they’re not proud.

Summer view,
I wish I knew,
I’m not brand new,
it’s all untrue.

Summer sun,
after all I’ve done,
it’s only just begun,
and it certainly hasn’t been fun.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
i don’t like the summertime

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Greetings & salutations! It’s Minah, AKA Libraime! We’re back with another blog post about anxiety (link to first post)! In the previous post, we talked what anxiety is, general anxiety versus anxiety disorders, and symptoms of anxiety! Now, in this post, we’re going to be discussing anxiety attacks! I really hope that this brings some insight to those struggling with anxiety!

What are anxiety attacks? Anxiety attacks are a feeling of overwhelming, controlling apprehension, fear, worry, distress, or stress. For a lot of people, these anxiety attacks can build up slowly but surely, and will/may worsen when a stressful event occurs.

Anxiety attacks vary greatly from individual to individual, when it comes to symptoms, triggers, resulting behaviors, and et cetera. According to healthline.com, it’s because the many symptoms of anxiety don’t happen to everyone, and in addition, they can change over time.

Common symptoms of anxiety may include:

Feeling faint or dizziness
Shortness of breath
Dry mouth
Sweating
Chills or hot flashes
Apprehension and/or worry
Restlessness
Distress
Fear
Numbness and/or tingling

Some people confuse anxiety attacks with panic attacks, but know that they’re different. Prior to researching, even I didn’t know that there were differences. Thus, we’ll be exploring some of those differences in a later post. However, for now, I’ll provide you with some simple differences.

According to medicalnewstoday.com, panic attacks are typically more intense than anxiety attacks. In addition, panic attacks are generally more of a sudden, out-of-the-blue occurrence, while anxiety attacks usually have a trigger.

However, this does not mean that panic attacks don’t have a trigger. Sometimes they do have a trigger, sometimes they’re out-of-the-blue, sometimes they can even be a build-up of anxiety. For example, someone with anxiety has been put through uncomfortable situations again and again, repeatedly. All that stress/distress and anxiety builds up, until they may have a panic attack.

We’re going to end this blog post here, but I really hope that this post helped! If you have anything to add to this post, please comment it down below and I will add it in! I am not an expert nor a professional; I am simply an individual who suffers from an anxiety disorder and wishes to help & support others.

In a later post, we will be exploring ways to calm down during an anxiety attack/panic attack, so keep an eye out for that! I sincerely hope that you all have a fantastic day! This is Libraime, logging off!

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poem: “ink pen stains”

Ink pen stains,
smudging the page.

Ink pen stains,
staining the page.

Ink pen stains,
I’ve lost the meaning.

Ink pen stains,
I start to worry.

Ink pen stains,
it’s getting blurry.

Ink pen stains,
it’s quite the flurry.

Ink pen stains,
I put down my pen,
while I worry,
again and again.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
ink pen stains are a blemish on a sheet of purity.

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what is anxiety?

Greetings & salutations! It’s yours truly, Minah AKA Libraime! So, if you can tell from the title of this blog post, for today, I’ve decided to write a post on anxiety! I have anxiety too, and it can very hard to deal with. It’s a real struggle but it’s very important to learn how to deal with it. Starting in this post, we’re going to learn about anxiety.

You might be wondering: what is anxiety? Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress, according to healthline.com. “It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come.” Anything can make you anxious. From something as huge as an important job interview to something as small as leaving the house, anything can trigger an anxiety attack. Some people have anxiety that is so severe, it can be considered an anxiety disorder.

It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious/scared about anything: taking a test, asking out your crush, going to school, anything and everything. Anxiety is unpleasant, but everyone experiences it. Some less than others, and others more than most. Ordinary anxiety comes and goes, but it won’t affect your everyday life.

However, an anxiety disorder means that the feeling of fear and/or panic can be with you all the time. It can be very intense, crippling almost. This anxiety may restrict you from doing the simplest of things, such as talking to your boss or even walking across the street. I, along with a wide majority of my friends, have an anxiety disorder. And that’s okay. You’re not alone in this struggle, and there will always be people around you willing to help and support you (we will be delving into how to support someone with anxiety in a later post).

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorders and can affect anyone at any age, according to healthline.com.

If you’re wondering if you have anxiety, there may be symptoms. Symptoms of general anxiety may include: rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, troubles falling asleep, and/or difficulty concentrating. The anxiety symptoms you may have might be completely different from someone else’s anxiety symptoms. If you think you may have anxiety, ask a trusted adult and/or professional. It may be your best friend, your counselor, your parent/guardian, your doctor, whoever you can trust and can help you.

In a later post, I will be detailing what an anxiety attack is (link to anxiety attack post), and how to deal with it.

I sincerely hope that this post helps bring some insight into your life. Know that there are countless people you can talk to and rely on. I will be making more posts about anxiety later on, so keep an eye out! I’m ending this post here, but I wish you all a spectacular day!

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poem: “dragged out of bed”

I was dragged out of bed,
at 3 AM,
with an anger that
no unsuspecting teenager
should ever face
from their lover’s guardian.

I was dragged out of bed,
at 3 AM,
yanked from my slumber,
and dragged by my arm,
up to see him
staring down at me.

I was dragged out of bed,
at 3 AM,
with a deep fear,
boiling in my belly,
and sent home
in haste,
and in fear,
I obeyed.

I was dragged out of bed,
at 3 AM,
and with a now deeply set fear,
I drove home alone,
in the dark,
barely awake,
away from my love,
away from the one I hold dear.

-Minah H. (yours truly)
it wasn’t a happy night

Tag: Anxiety

poem: “share the pain”

poem: “rushing through”

poem: “i am sorry”

poem: “summer and me”

what are anxiety attacks?

poem: “ink pen stains”

what is anxiety?

poem: “dragged out of bed”