Chapter 13: Anxiety Disorder

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Before we could leave the hospital to find the kid, the doctor needs to tell me what my mental and physical condition is

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Before we could leave the hospital to find the kid, the doctor needs to tell me what my mental and physical condition is. I know that I'm physically strong since my fitness is always on point, even though Julian and his son ruined my workout days ago. I just hope that my mental state isn't too severe.

"Sorry for keeping you all waiting!" Dr. Fatu, an African male doctor says.

"It's no problem. Is everything okay with me?" I ask. I'm ready and nervous to know my results.

"Good news is that your physical health is great. No internal or external issues." He reveals to me.

I knew that my physical health would be fine. But I'm glad that he solidified it for me. The anticipation to know my mental health is driving me insane. I pray to God that my brain is not in pain.

"What's the bad news?" Agent Seni asks. I'm glad but also worried that she is feeling concerned about me. Letting me know that she cares. I just don't want her to worry too much.

"The bad news is that you have a severe case of Anxiety Disorder." He reveals.

"What does that mean?" Agent Graves questions.

"It means that she has feelings of fear, worry, and stress. Symptoms of this can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, where a horrific event or multiple events continue to repeat in her mind and affect how she feels. Panic Attacks are a major symptom of anxiety, where you have so much fear and worry that you feel like you're about to die or you're trying to escape from your own body." He explains in great detail.

"So does that mean I suffer from Anxiety, PTSD, and Panic Attacks?" I curiously ask.

"Yes," He replies.

"How does that explain the nightmares I've been suffering from? Why does it feel so real?" I question.

"That is always a strange phenomenon, even though it's been around since the dawn of time. But with your PTSD, it can creep into your nightmares and make your dreams feel intense and terrifying." He explains.

"Well, is there any way for all this to go away? Agent Dawn is a vital person to WOA and in our lives. We don't want to see her continue to suffer like this." Agent Snipe says. His comments made me smile. I'm glad that everyone is supportive.

"There's no automatic cure for her PTSD, nightmares, and anxiety. But several options can help ease her situation."

"Please, tell me the solution!" I plead with Dr. Fatu.

"The first option would be taking medicat-" I stop him from speaking.

"No! I'm never going to use drugs as a healing mechanism. I lost my cousin from a drug overdose and I don't want to become an addict as well." I say.

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