Battling Inner Demons

Written by Simon Henriksson on Sat Oct 21 2023

Battling Inner Demons

Life can be a relentless storm, tearing at your soul and leaving you battered and broken. It's like being trapped in a dark room with no escape, suffocating under the weight of your own thoughts. This is what it feels like to battle inner demons.

The Darkness Within

There are moments when I question why I am even here on this chaotic stage called life. Is there any purpose to my existence? These questions haunt me day and night, gnawing away at my fragile sanity. The darkness within me seems endless, an abyss that threatens to consume everything in its path.

A Silent Struggle

I've always been one to keep things hidden deep inside myself - secrets locked away behind closed doors. There is something comforting about silence; it shields us from judgment and ridicule. But what good does it do if the pain festers inside? Sometimes, I wish someone could see through my carefully constructed facade and offer a helping hand.

Self-Harm: A Temporary Escape?

The cuts on my left wrist serve as reminders of both physical and emotional pain - scars etched into flesh that will never fade away completely. They tell a story of desperation; each wound inflicted was an attempt to find solace in temporary relief from the overwhelming turmoil within me.

But self-harm is not the answer; it only offers fleeting respite before plunging deeper into despair. It becomes an addictive cycle – hurting oneself for momentary numbness then sinking further into darkness afterward.

Searching for Light Amidst Shadows

In search of salvation amidst these shadows, I turn towards other avenues – therapy sessions filled with probing questions aimed at unraveling the twisted threads woven within my mind or medication prescribed by well-meaning doctors who believe they hold the key to unlocking happiness.

Yet despite their efforts, true solace eludes me still.


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