Anxiety often feels like a fragile thread holding me together, as if there’s an enormous void beneath my ribs that I’m desperately trying to patch up. It’s a physical sensation, one that turns my skin inside out and sends shivers down my spine. Most of the time, I’m fine—just a quirky, generous, and even-tempered person navigating motherhood. I know I’m fortunate; I can enjoy stretches of calm before anxiety crashes the party.
But when it does, it sneaks in like an unwelcome guest, crawling through my thoughts and tightening its grip around my throat. My heart races and my stomach churns, often at the worst possible moments—like when my child starts preschool, or during a weekend spent solo with the kids, or even in the sleepless hours of the night when financial worries invade my mind. It’s as if anxiety is a ghost haunting every joyful moment, zapping the energy from my bones while I push my son on the swing.
I try to coax it away, but it lingers, taking a smoke break before re-entering my life, heavy with its toxic presence. It constricts my breath and locks my jaw, convincing me that tranquility is a distant memory.
Anxiety complicates motherhood. Just recently, my two-year-old has insisted on dressing himself, and his cries of protest feel like daggers to my heart. Even the smallest inconveniences—like a missing box of Rice Krispies—can bring me to tears, but anxiety stifles those emotions, demanding I bottle them up while it fills my mind with dread.
I struggle to engage with my older child when he excitedly shares his latest Minecraft adventures or book summaries; all I can hear is a whirlwind of noise that amplifies my anxiety, making me wish to escape from my own life. I often feel an irrational rage when they ask for another bowl of cereal moments after I’ve just served them, overwhelmed by an existential panic that I’m failing them.
But today, I refuse to be polite. I won’t sit back and wait for anxiety to leave on its own. Enough is enough. You don’t define me, anxiety. I want you out of my head, my body, my life. I’m staring you down, ready to express every emotion you’ve tried to suppress.
I’m taking my power back, holding you in my palm, and blowing you away. I’m standing firm against you, because I have so much to be grateful for—two beautiful children, a loving husband, and all the essentials to live comfortably. There’s no imminent danger; you make me feel like the world is always on the brink of collapse, but I refuse to believe that.
So, anxiety, take your negativity somewhere else. I don’t have time for your nonsense. You can go torment someone else and leave me in peace. Goodbye.
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Summary
Anxiety can feel like an invasive presence that complicates daily life and motherhood. It’s a struggle that many face, but reclaiming your power is essential. Focus on the positive aspects of your life and seek resources that can support you through your journey.
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