Agoraphobe (poem) by Nathan C. Daniels on AuthorsDen

Agoraphobe
by Nathan C. Daniels → (All Poetry by Nathan C. Daniels)
Rated "PG13" by the Author.

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An effort to capture a taste of the struggle I endure, living with Agoraphobia.

My terror rises, as I pace. My last attempt —Complete disgrace. I know my horror’s out of place. But still, my heart begins to race. Sweat beads form upon my head. An overwhelming sense of dread. My mind is hanging by a thread. Should I give up —Go back to bed? My hands and legs begin to shake. I don’t know how much I can take. Perhaps, this is a huge mistake. Maybe I should take a break. Another step, and I feel ill. My vision blurs, so I stand still. I’m stricken by an icy chill. I should have taken one more pill. Once outside, exposed and bare. I feel my neighbors start to stare. My mental illness —So unfair. Three more steps, I’m almost there. I must keep moving —Must not fail. Body trembling —Face is pale. Why’s my sanity so frail? All this… Just to check my mail!

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on July 10, 2013

best of luck once again Nathan, I know you will be fine ,your words rhyme so well, now you should also be well, that is also when you are made to think that "All is well with me"

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on July 5, 2013

Nathan,

You are courageous and I hope you get the help you need to live a normal life.

Love and blessings,
Linda+

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 2, 2013

Agoraphobia, to some extent, runs in our family. My sister suffered horribly from it for thirty years until she found a drug (unfortunately I don't know what that drug is) that work and she has been able to get an accounting diploma and work as an accountant quite successfully. She is no longer afraid to leave the house.

Likewise, my niece became hopelessly under agoraphobia during her studies for a Masters degree in library science. My sister may have helped her, because she came out of it and is now an associate dean of the library of the major university.

I certainly hope that you can get the help you need so that the mailbox will only be the first thing that you conquer.

Thanks for sharing your fears with us�

Ron

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on July 1, 2013

You capture this experience well and awaken the readers compassion.
Bless you, this condition is debilitating and frightening in the extreme!!! I admire that you have the courage to speak of it aloud and will pray for your healing and peace of mind.
Christine