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Write a story/poem of what it's like living with a mental illness
Maybe you suffer from a mental illness, maybe not, but in this prompt, it focuses on getting into your character's shoes who has a mental illness. You are allowed to write any type of poem, or a short story regarding this prompt. Well, that is it; happy writing :)
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Scooby in Poetry & Free Verse
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Anxiety still sucks

Anxiety is like being sucked into a massive black whole that is trying to suck everything down into it, including you. You fight to get away from it  but its winds are to strong. You back up, you try to stand, you even try to run, but the vortex is to strong. Inch by inch your getting sucked into this whole and there is no escaping it. Eventually you get tired and let go. You land at the bottom and realize thats its dark, cold, and your all alone. 

I deal with axiety and depression. I struggle to make basic decisions. I have horrible self doubt, and I never feel good enough. I'm terrified to be seen as a failure, most the time I won't even try unless I know it's a sure success. I very seldom leave my house without my husband.

One of the worst thing I hate is when you talk to someone about depression or you tell them your depressed and they think you are "just sad." It is so much more than feeling blue or down. 

Please don't ever feel bad for getting help or being on meds. I thought if I got meds than I was truly crazy. If anyone ever needs to talk I'm always good at listening.

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