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Anxiety


I try 

I fail

I try again

I still dont succeed

 

What is this pain in my chest?

Why am I sweating so much?

Why can I not breathe?

Why am I shaking?

 

Am I really worthless?

Why can't I ever be enough?

Who cares...?

 

I dont succeed

I had another chance

I failed

I push harder

They push back

I push back

I give up

 

I get stronger 

I start pushing back

 

I won!

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