intrusive thoughts
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There are
thousands of possible reasons
for every thought you have
For every action you take
For every mental process
There are reasons
you don't even know
Psychology
Blood: Pulsing.
Stomach: Lurching.
Eyes: Blurring.
Palpitations…
Palpitations…
I know you hate me.
Don't worry
There's no need
It's mild.
I have no need to scrub my skin raw
No need to compulsively arrange objects in a specific order
I do not quadruple-check windows, doors, the stove, my car
I’m thinking St. Jude has got a hold on me
My head my hands my head
Shaking so violently
Hand me a bottle, babe
I can’t breathe
I need to breathe
Walking down the street
Smiling at people that I’ll never meet
Perpetually conscious of the fact that I’m alone
But glad that I’m not at home
Hey there friend
Dear Obsess
Obsess
Obsess
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Are you really sure we need to keep
Checking and washing
And checking
Every time you ask me how I'm doingI tell you I'm goodThat life is greatThat I'm happyWhat I didn't tell youIs that I haven't slept in three daysThat my mind is exhaustedWhat I didn't tell you
POUNDING POUNDING
The thoughts want in,
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POUNDING POUNDING
They will be my end,
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POUNDING POUNDING
They want to control my functions,
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POUNDING POUNDING
intrusive
invasive
unwanted
these thoughts that won't let me be free
They say I'm hopeless
They at I'm hated
It seems like nothing can make them stop
They say I'm a failure
I tried to tell you
When I was twelve years old
That I was experiencing something I couldn't nor wanted to explain
