Gemotions

The routine of her days had become unbearable. Emily went through the motions of work and meals, but her actions lacked any energy. The tasks she performed became a tedious exercise. Nothing brought her joy.

She began to spend most of her time on her couch, watching television, but couldn’t follow the plots. Her mind was elsewhere, lost in a maze of what-ifs. She felt a vague sense of unease.

She began to withdraw, avoiding the phone calls from her friends, avoiding the texts. She wanted to remain alone, enveloped in the heavy atmosphere of her home. The walls seemed to be closing in.