Anxiety

I sat at my school desk, waiting for it to happen. It’s like a huge wave, building higher and higher by the second and I know that it will soon come crashing down. The lesson begins and I decide to distract myself and carry on with my work. I’m actually enjoying this lesson because it’s art, my favourite. Out of nowhere I feel the butterflies begin. My legs begin to shake uncontrollably. The wave comes crashing down and I am filled with nausea. My chest is tightening and I’m struggling to breathe. I’m trying to swim away from it but I can’t. I keep on trying to remember to breathe, in and out, in and out, but it’s not working. I quickly run off to the bathroom, tears spilling down my cheeks. As soon as I reach the bathroom, I close my eyes and imagine my happy place. After 5 minutes of grounding myself, goosebumps form on my arms and I soon come to reality and know that I’m safe...