How to Worry More in 21 Easy Steps
My fellow ruminators, worriers, and 3am spirallers, welcome!
The world may not understand your anxiety, but never fear, I’ve got you. Throughout history, there have been those who are super chill, and yeah, they may have a better time than us, but they’re also the ones who get eaten by crocodiles… Right? Anxiety helps us survive. The world will tell you to worry less, but I want us to lift our game! To that end, here are 21 easy steps to worry more. Happy spiralling!
When faced with an unexpected difficulty or hard thing, don’t stay in the present and wonder, “Do I need to deal with this today?” Instead, ask yourself, “What if?” and ponder all the terrible possibilities.
The Cave is Airless
What if they’re upset?
starts the slow descent
into the cave. What if
they’re mad at me?
I squelch into dirt. What if
they hate me? I sink deeper
and deeper into the earth.
I’m stuck.
Limestone
slowly collapses
around me
I’m stagnating.
Fear of man is turning inwards,
spiralling, making everyone
happy to feel safe, but
the cave is airless.