' 'body image' 'mental illness' 'eating disorder' 'depression' 'anxiety'
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Anxiety reignsBut it is normal in lifeStress won't finish me
You should feel no shamebeing scared is part of lifejust don't let them win
I feel safer hidden, safer unexposed.
It’s easier to wear a mask,
To hide my face, hide all emotions.
I am able to cry and have it come off as laughter.
Count to five
Take a breath
Take a break
Take a step
Step away
Count to five
Don't step over the edge
All I felt was numb when my parents found out I wanted to go to therapy.
“You're fine, you're just dramatic.” they said
“Just pray more often you're fine.” my dad said,
I used to be afraid of monsters
Lurking ‘neath my bed
But, no one ever told me
‘Bout the monsters in my head
Night lights and my teddy bears
All kept those beasts at bay
