An invisible weight descends upon my chest
restricting the expansion of my ribcage
blocking new air from filling my lungs
causing my throat to become tight and dry
My temples pound and thump
My head hurts and wants to burst
My eyes start to pulse and ache
Tears form but are not full enough to flow
My nasal cavity is fully congested
And I cannot swallow my own spit
Then I finally cry.

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