i'm shutting down

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i think the worst thing about being anxious is when you can physically feel your body shutting down

your legs shake
your heart races
your breath is heavy
your palms feel sweaty
your face feels hot
your mind aches
your whole body aches

both mentally and physically
you feel yourself pulling away

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