Depression
This poem describes how depression makes a person feel15 total reviews
Comment from Nicki.B
I'm really happy for you that your depression is being g managed ans you are feeling good today! This poem brilliantly expresses the depth of depression and how dark it can get and how a person who is depressed can easily hide it.
I teach my kids to always be kind because no matter what you just don't know what is going on in someone's life behind frown or a smile. Well done and it fantastic you can put pen to paper share with us all!
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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I'm really happy for you that your depression is being g managed ans you are feeling good today! This poem brilliantly expresses the depth of depression and how dark it can get and how a person who is depressed can easily hide it.
I teach my kids to always be kind because no matter what you just don't know what is going on in someone's life behind frown or a smile. Well done and it fantastic you can put pen to paper share with us all!
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi Nicki,
Thank you for your kind review. A lot of people are ashamed to talk about it, because they don't want to be labelled. That's the problem with our society they shun mental illness. They need to learn that it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Thank you for teaching your children to be kind to others.
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Yes i totally agree. Our community had set up a group of local people, docors, sports trainees etc to open up the doors of 'talking' to take the stigma out of having mental health issues. My eldest daughter who is 25 suffered from anxiety as a teenager and struggled through the years on and off since. Mental health is a very open conversation in our home. I wish you the very best x
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Nicki,
I'm sad your daughter had to suffer from anxiety. I have a son who suffers and it's hard to get medication for it. Mental Health needs to be a conversation in everyone's household.
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Yes it does, it's sorry to hear your son suffers too. The pressure on young people especially these days with social media etc. It can be a scay world, take care x
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Thank you
Comment from Gayla putnam
Your poem helps me understand depression on a much deeper level. Your one line is so poignant. "It sucks your life away." I can't imagine how that must feel or how friends and family can help other than just being there. Thanks for sharing. gayla
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Your poem helps me understand depression on a much deeper level. Your one line is so poignant. "It sucks your life away." I can't imagine how that must feel or how friends and family can help other than just being there. Thanks for sharing. gayla
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi Gayle,
Thank you for your kind review. Sometimes, having family around isn't enough. I have a son that suffers from severe depression to the point of wanting to die. I have been where he's at and I understand, but I am unable to fix him. As a mother it saddens my heart. He is back on meds and doing better, but I worry a lot about him.
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My heart goes out to you and your son. gayla
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Thank you I appreciate it.
Comment from Kahlani
Depression is a worldwide epidemic. Thankfully it is also an issue that we are more open to talking about. Mental health is affecting so many people. Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts.
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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Depression is a worldwide epidemic. Thankfully it is also an issue that we are more open to talking about. Mental health is affecting so many people. Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts.
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Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hi,
Thank you for your kind review. I believe it is an epidemic, however, there is still a stigma attached to it and I believe that's why a lot of people don't talk about it. We as a world need more education to take that stigma away. It's not like those of who suffer woke up one morning and decided we'd burden ourselves with it.
Comment from ESOSTINE
The poem highlights the numerous challenges and struggles around people with depression, a story only them can perfectly tell. Thanks for sharing, and I pray that you and others in the same shoes experience the needed healing. Warmest regards, dear Cecilia.
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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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The poem highlights the numerous challenges and struggles around people with depression, a story only them can perfectly tell. Thanks for sharing, and I pray that you and others in the same shoes experience the needed healing. Warmest regards, dear Cecilia.
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Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you kindly for your review. I just want to bring awareness to the struggle of depression. Those of us that have it aren't always in the depths of despair on a daily basis. However, I have been at the brink of where this poem goes. I am on a cocktail of antidepressants that keep me stable. Depression is a taboo subject still in 2024 and it's sad. Again thank you for the review.
Comment from patcelaw
When I was 43 years of age, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was in severe manic phase of the illness on my first hospitalization. And I have since always tried to get people to understand that these disorders, depression and manic depression, and all sorts of mental disorders are basically a chemical imbalance in the brain and that people can be very productive even though they have these illnesses. I wish you the very best and I do hope that you stay well. One of the keys to dealing with your depression will be to write things about it. It may not touch somebody else as far as them understanding, but it will help you to overcome part of the depression. I wish you the very best and I do hope that you are able to achieve a lot of things. Patricia
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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When I was 43 years of age, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was in severe manic phase of the illness on my first hospitalization. And I have since always tried to get people to understand that these disorders, depression and manic depression, and all sorts of mental disorders are basically a chemical imbalance in the brain and that people can be very productive even though they have these illnesses. I wish you the very best and I do hope that you stay well. One of the keys to dealing with your depression will be to write things about it. It may not touch somebody else as far as them understanding, but it will help you to overcome part of the depression. I wish you the very best and I do hope that you are able to achieve a lot of things. Patricia
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Patricia,
I really appreciate your kind review. Depression is misunderstood and those not affected with it just don't realize how much of a struggle it can be. Mental illness is held against you in some instances. For example here in Texas we can conceal and carry within the state, however, if I went for a conceal and carry to go across state lines I feel it would be held against me because of the antidepressants i'm on. I don't know that for a fact, but I believe they have access to your medication list as part of the app. Just because I have chronic depression and a mood disorder doesn't make me crazy. Thank you for sharing your story. The struggle is real my friend. You stay well as well and have a great day.