13 February, 2010

Panic Attack

Heart hammering, hammering
No exterior stimuli...
Stop it.
Please.

Tremors in the hands, the shoulders,
Shortness of--gasping--breath.
Why is it happening?
No, no, no.

Swallow past the lump in the throat.
Close eyes. Count to ten.
Breathe deep. Drink some water.
Stop.
You
have
to
just.
Stop.

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