Inside Anxiety

Katie B.

My mind

Easily activated

Working overtime

Overthinking

Assessing the possibility

Of unlikely

Yet possible events

Playing out scenarios

Checking hazards

Strungout on distress that

Distracts, detracts from ease

Apprehension palpable

Stuck on the merry go

Round of rumination

Watching a world that

Spins as a blur

My only power

Give fear a voice

Equally as daunting

Or nullify it

Do it afraid

Then step away

From the horses

 

 

  • Author: Katie B. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 16th, 2026 05:19
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments4

  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    fight or flight, good write

  • sorenbarrett

    Stuck in circles it is often best to step back rather than get caught in the mechanism. Well written Katie

    • Katie B.

      I always appreciate your feedback, Soren!

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Katie

      • arqios

        Moving and relatable 🙏🏻🕊️

        • Katie B.

          I always appreciate and look forward to your feedback!

          • arqios

            Likewise! Most welcome, Katie B🙏🏻🕊️

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Katie, this has a strong psychological immediacy to it. Overthinking, hazard-checking, spinning scenarios, blurred perception, and rumination all build toward that final decision to move forward afraid instead of remaining trapped in the cycle. Powerful and relatable piece, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛



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