The following song was written by a teenager to describe their counselling process and then played on the guitar and sung in session.

 

‘INSIDE’

It’s literally your job per say

To listen to people complain all day

So, I guess it’s my turn to say

 

This is more than ADHD

This is more than friends and family

There’s a lot going on, on my mind

And I always find a way to

Somehow hide what’s going on

On the inside…

What’s going on

On the inside…

Maybe if I put a smile on the outside

I’ll never have to face

What’s on the inside

 

Lately, I’ve neglected my own safety

But seeing you every week has

Me feeling a little less weak

Recently, it’s been real scary

I feel like I lost myself in a battle

Instead of fighting back

I just stood around like some cattle

 

This is more than ADHD

This is more than friends and family

There’s a lot going on, on my mind

And I always find a way to

Somehow hide what’s going on

On the inside…

What’s going on

On the inside…

Maybe if I put a smile on the outside

I’ll never have to face

What’s on the inside

 

I’ve been zoning out

More than usual dreaming

About nothing useful

And if I’m to be honest, actually,

I think I’d rather not…

Because honesty is not my friend

I’d rather just play pretend

Sitting with my emotions has me ended

Up in a tearful ocean

Well, I’d rather not dive into

That sea

Be mindful of what’s behind me

What’s behind my back

But never look back

Well, that’s when I felt a reassuring pat

I fell right into the emotion ocean

You help me every time!

Maybe next time I’ll learn to dive…

 

This is more than ADHD

This is more than friends and family

There’s a lot going on, on my mind

And I always find a way to

Somehow hide what’s going on

On the inside…

What’s going on

On the inside…

Maybe if I put a smile on the outside                         

I’ll never have to face

What’s on the inside