thoughts
that
linger
and
intoxicant
worse
than
me
wanting
a
drink
convincing myself that i am okay
when i am full of living nightmares
crawling in my head,
slowly taking space in each
corner of my mind.
people tell me all the time
that i am not crazy.
but it’s easy to say that
when you’re not the one
with a mind that haunts
you with every breath.
chicnerdreads 
wow, this is incredible gretchen ♥ and i can definitely relate a lot
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Thanks love!
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Absolutely beautiful. I feel like it could be about myself, which is the magic of it.
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Thanks so much!!! ❤
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All matters of mental health are a challenge when people are interacting. We can’t see it. We can’t touch it. We can’t tangibly interact with it in a way that proves its existence to anyone other than those experiencing it. My heart goes out to you. I think everyone can relate to this on some level. And told in such a practical and simple way. ❤
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thank you so much..people will easily disregard mental health because they can’t see it with their own eyes and it’s just sad.
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I used to be that way, until it hit me close to home. I am ashamed to admit this, honestly. And knowing what I know now, I wish there was some way I could help others who are unaffected understand.
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it all comes with growing! that’s okay, i was very oblivious a few years ago. some people can understand while others…it’s just hard to change their ways
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It does, but I think culturally we could do a better job teaching our children empathy for the things they can’t see or can’t understand. There are so many opportunities waiting! And those who suffer should not have to suffer in silence due to ignorance; intentional or otherwise. #Soapbox
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Agreed ❤
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