Stories tagged “disorder”

  • Find The Equation

    Before leaving, I stop into the bathroom to splash some cold water in my face. I take a deep, shuddering breath and work the water into my skin. The callouses on my fingers grind against my weekend beard. I look up and see a single little vein creeping...

  • Harrowing Anxiety

    Your throat begins to heave and plunge; you’d surely be sick if your stomach was anywhere to be found. The angels in your ears whisper the most horrific secrets. You thank the gods you’re mad. If you weren’t – if others heard the vile thing...

  • Compulsive

    You have to go to school today. Despite everything, your mom is making you go. She directs you to the car where you sit and fold your arms across your chest. Your stomach is upset. You’re shaking and dizzy and when you try to speak, you feel like...