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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Augustana chapter.

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I push away the thoughts that constantly eat me away

I sit in bed at night telling myself I should pray

Wondering if one day my depression will just vanish

Because everyday I live all, I feel is empty famish

My heart skips a beat every time I try to breathe

Consumed by this anxiety, is there more than that beneath

The horrible thoughts about what life would be without me

That’s all I can think when I know there’s more of life to see

Trying not to relapse is a hard and mind boggling battle

I distract myself with music but some days it’s hard to tackle

Living everyday with a feeling that’s indescribable

Constantly finding myself wondering if I am even likeable

Mental health wars don’t always end in a positive

I think so negative why can I be more provocative

I know I have reasons to be here on this earth

But many days I struggle to find my sense of worth

I will keep fighting until the day I can’t no longer

Maybe in the next lifetime I’ll be a lot more stronger

Mimi Gyftakos

Augustana '26

I am a sophomore at Augustana College! I am on the writing and editing team for our chapter. I’m a creative writing major, minoring in theater and psychology. I love music. Writing it and singing it. I have a huge squishmallow collection :)