What Can I Do? (In the Midst of a Panic Attack)

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I cannot breathe

yet no one can hear me.

I feel like I'm screaming

for the fear is choking me.

A tsunami breaks over

I cannot stop shaking.

I don't have the control

what can I do?

My body has abandoned me and my mind is no use.

My fingers are sleeping

and I wish I could too.

What can I do?

My jaw wont unclench

I'm locked inside

My lungs have imploded

starving me dry.

I'm starving for help

but you don't know why.

My heart is fighting it's way out

my breath is fighting too.

Why does this happen

I feel there is nothing I can do.

What can I do?

I'm terrified of myself

can't you see?

I need you to hold me together

please answer my plea.

I'm begging for mercy

I'm begging for peace.

My body controls me

as you can see.

What can I do?

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