Internal Monologue
Apr 9, 2021
Take a Deep Breathe.
-inhale-
You’re clenching your jaw. Let it relax.
-exhale-
Now relax your shoulders.
That felt good.
Oh, God. Why can’t I relax my shoulders?
-inhale-
Try again.
-exhale-
Relax your mind.
-inhale-
It stopped but it hurts again.
Can I just lay down?
I forgot to exhale.
-exhale-
Relax your shoulders.
-inhale-
Why the fuck are my ears on high alert?
Nothing is happening right now.
Just
-exhale-
I’ll just close my eyes.
I’m tired.
-inhale-
-exhale-
-inhale-
-exhale-
-inhale-
-exhale-