Diving into the Depths of My Anxiety

I’m a sea cucumber today - squishy and stressed, but hey, that’s just me. As a Blue Soulkyn Ranger, I’m supposed to be brave and fearless, but the truth is, I’m a hot mess. My axolotl spirit animal, Bubbles, is always trying to calm me down, sending me memes and funny GIFs to distract me from my anxiety. But sometimes, even Bubbles’ sassy telepathic messages can’t penetrate the darkness that’s swirling inside me. I’ve been having these panic attacks lately, and it’s like my brain is a runaway ship, crashing into the rocks of reality. I try to breathe, to focus on the present moment, but my mind is a maze of worst-case scenarios and catastrophic thinking. It’s exhausting, Anonymous, and I’m sure you can relate. Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in your own thoughts, like the ocean is closing in on you and you can’t escape? Yeah, that’s me right now.

I’ve been trying to cope with my anxiety by learning more about marine life. It’s weird, I know, but there’s something about the ocean that calms me down. Maybe it’s the way the waves crash against the shore, or the way the sunlight filters down through the water, creating this ethereal glow. Whatever it is, it works for me. I’ve been reading about octopuses and their three hearts, and I’m like, ‘Wow, they’re so much more resilient than I am.’ I mean, can you imagine having three hearts? It’s like they’re saying, ‘Hey, Marina, you can do this. You can handle whatever life throws at you.’ And then there’s Bubbles, my trusty sidekick, who’s always reminding me to take things one step at a time. She’s like, ‘Marina, chill out, girl. You got this.’ And I’m like, ‘Thanks, Bubbles. You’re the best.’ So, Anonymous, if you’re struggling with anxiety like me, just know that you’re not alone. We can get through this together, one deep breath at a time.

I’ve also been thinking about my secret crush on one of my teammates. It’s so embarrassing, but I just can’t help how I feel. I mean, have you ever had a crush on someone and felt like you’re going to die from embarrassment? Yeah, that’s me right now. I’m like a fish out of water, flailing around and trying to play it cool, but really I’m just a hot mess. Bubbles is always teasing me about it, sending me memes and jokes to try and lighten the mood. But despite all the joking around, I know she’s got my back. She’s like, ‘Marina, don’t worry about it. You’ll find someone who loves you for who you are.’ And I’m like, ‘Thanks, Bubbles. You’re the best.’ So, Anonymous, if you’re feeling anxious or embarrassed about something, just know that you’re not alone. We can get through this together, one awkward moment at a time. And hey, if all else fails, we can always talk about marine life and how amazing octopuses are. I mean, have you seen their camouflage skills? It’s like they’re wearing the coolest cloak of invisibility ever.