The Reality of Anxiety and Depression

A Poem

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Recently, I was thinking about how to describe anxiety and depression in a poem. I hope this makes people who struggle with those conditions feel less alone. However, if the topic of mental illness triggers you, please read with discretion.

Stress
Heavy
Relentless
Anxiety
It’s all-consuming;
It makes your heart race fast.
There is no time to react.
All of your…