#INSPIRE

Drowning

I was stranded at sea, however, the waves were not blue. They were completely black, almost looking like oil.

This sea wasn't calming or beautiful, it was deadly. The waves kept getting bigger and bigger, each one pulling me further under the surface.

I try my hardest to stay above the surface; I call for help...

No one hears my cries.

I see a piece of driftwood. I try to grab it.

It's kind of hard to, considering the waves kept pulling me away from it. I eventually grab hold of it.

Another wave pulls me under, this time it was a lot harder to swim to the surface.

I kick as hard as I can, I do everything in my power to get to the surface. All I wanted was to breathe, smile, and live.

My life starts to flash before my eyes.

I start to cry. I don't know what to do.

Suddenly, I get a burst of energy. Something that I've never felt before. With one final kick, I emerge from the dark, murky water. I grab onto the piece of driftwood, and cling for dear life.

The waves then got calmer. They weren't pulling me under anymore.

I could breathe again.

The air felt so great. It felt so great to be alive.

I then hear a voice calling to me, almost as if it's calling my name.

"Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn! KAITLYN!"

My friend Abby says, shaking my shoulders. I suddenly snap back into reality, and start taking in my surroundings.

I'm in my choir classroom. It looks like my ex boyfriend just left, and some choir kids were gathered around me.

"Dude, Kaitlyn, are you okay? You seemed like you were about to pass out; you were almost in a daze. You wouldn't respond to any of us, yet you were still standing up."

Oh, I must've had a panic attack. That's the only possible explanation for why this was happening. However, that doesn't explain what just happened...

"Abby, Abby, guys, I'm fine. I'm okay. No need to worry about me!"

"Okay dude. But hey, if you feel like that again, let me know, okay?"

"Okay."

If any of you suffer from panic attacks like I do, know that you are never alone. Just try to take some deep breaths, and do some grounding techniques. Also, hugs sometimes help. It really depends on the person.

If any of you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always here. You can also talk to your families and friends. (Pm me pls I'm lonely)

Also, I've been trying to make my chapters longer. This is about 500 words, which is actually pretty good for me!

I'll also try to write more frequently, too.

Thank you guys for all of the support you've been giving me! It really means so much to me.

Also, shoutout to RWBYoftheWild ! He makes this awesome RWBY fanfic that I've been reading, you should really check him out!

Anyways, that's enough rambling from me. Stay safe guys; wear your seatbelts!

PEACE!~