My name is Andrea here is a poem I wrote

I’m struggling with my mental health,

My brain is all a fuzz,

I even turned to gambling,

Just to get a buzz.

My thoughts go into darkness,

Like a mist comes over my eyes,

I buried my head into the sand

And started telling lies.

I admitted I have a problem

To the people I hold dear

Which is the first step to recovery

To help me see more clear

Writing and poetry takes my mind

Off the addiction

It helps me focus on something else

Other than that demon

The dreams I have are dark and dreary

My brain just won’t shut off

Addiction is an awful thing

Just wish that I could stop!

I’m glad I’ve taken the first step

To open up and talk

and hopefully in the future

My life won’t be so dark

So this is the start of my journey

For brighter days ahead

My advice to other people

Don’t get inside your head

Mental health is not a joke

Addiction isn’t either

Seek the help and open up

Talking makes life easier