Panic

brain lit up like a match
struck on sensitivity
hand tremors
stay still
you look like a psycho

remember to breathe
deep and slow, count to eight
lungs choked by invisible hands
calm down
you're hyperventilating

uncontrollable panic
fists clenching skin
overstimulated
stop spazzing out
it shouldn't be that bad

hot flashes, cold sweat
ears ringing like fire alarms
head pounding, confused
you can't stop blinking
say something, do something

obsession, disconnection
trying to keep it together
get help
you're not stable
not safe