Detached

Submerged in silence.  Her gaze hazy.  Her mind separated from the world around her. 

In the bustling streets of the world, amidst the cacophony of voices and the constant hum of life, she exists in a void, unseen to most.  It's a world where her boundaries of reality blur, where her mind becomes a battleground, and where her mental health is a delicate balance teetering on the edge of a fragile cliff.

Her name is Sarah.

On the surface, she appears composed, her expression stoic, her gaze unwavering.  But behind the facade of her expressionless face and seemingly connective eyes lies a tumultuous sea of emotions, swirling and crashing against the walls of her mind.

Trapped within her own thoughts, Sarah exists in her mind bubble, isolated from the world around her.  It's a suffocating existence, where the weight of her anxieties and the darkness of her depression press down upon her, leaving her gasping for air in a reality that feels increasingly surreal.

She moves through her days with an outward semblance of normalcy, but inside, she's drowning.  The water that surrounds her is not real, yet it consumes her, filling her lungs with every breath, dragging her deeper into the depths of despair, but still her demeaour portrays calmness.

Her arms feel heavy, burdened by the weight of her struggles, yet they remain immobile, unable to break free from the chains of her own mind.  She longs to reach out, to grasp hold of something tangible, but her limbs are rendered useless, mere extensions of her trapped consciousness.

In this alternate reality of depression and anxiety, Sarah grapples with the misconception of being able to breathe, only to find herself suffocating in her own mind’s bubble.  Each day a struggle, a battle fought in the shadows of her own mind, where the line between reality and illusion blurs into insignificance.

And so, she continues to navigate the world with a stoic appearance, all the while feeling detached from those around her, lost in the depths of her own silent turmoil.

With Sarah’s story told, Detached is a poignant reminder of the silent battles waged by countless individuals grappling with mental health challenges.  Her story serves as a stark visual representation of those who inhabit the empty void of their minds, navigating the suffocating silence within.  Her journey encapsulates the feelings of discouragement, immobility, and the relentless lack of will that confront those with mental illness each day.

Yet, Sarah's narrative is not solely one of sadness; it is a testament to resilience.  It echoes the stories of those who have broken free from their mind bubbles, who have grown with courage to breathe another day and embrace life's possibilities. 

It is also a solemn tribute to those whose struggles ended too soon.

I aspire that Detached will serve as both a mirror reflecting the struggles of many and a beacon of hope for those still battling in the shadows.  We honour the resilience of being human and continue to strive for greater understanding, support, and compassion for all those affected by mental health challenges.