Don't Leave Me Here
Life in a mental institution18 total reviews
Comment from Sharon Haiste
It is truly incredible the way we treat mental patients. It just shouldn't be allowed.
Your poem addresses this issue very well and your institutional picture is a good match.
Well done and thank you for sharing this.
Sharon
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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It is truly incredible the way we treat mental patients. It just shouldn't be allowed.
Your poem addresses this issue very well and your institutional picture is a good match.
Well done and thank you for sharing this.
Sharon
Comment Written 29-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading, Sharon.
Comment from WalkerMan
This is an entirely plausible account of thoughts a person might have under such circumstances. Fortunately, today informed consent of the patient is required in most locations where ECT is permitted, as there is a risk of loss of long-term memory, which varies with the application method and other factors.
The most frequent use of ECT is to mitigate severe depression, and more women are so treated simply because depression statistically is more common in women.
Using ECT to treat "Peculiar thoughts" looks suspect to me, as deciding what fits in that category is highly subjective at best, and could be influenced by prejudice or even politics (as in countries under tyranny).
In the poem, it appears that the woman narrating is receiving frequent ECT without her consent. No wonder she is fearful and resentful.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2017
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This is an entirely plausible account of thoughts a person might have under such circumstances. Fortunately, today informed consent of the patient is required in most locations where ECT is permitted, as there is a risk of loss of long-term memory, which varies with the application method and other factors.
The most frequent use of ECT is to mitigate severe depression, and more women are so treated simply because depression statistically is more common in women.
Using ECT to treat "Peculiar thoughts" looks suspect to me, as deciding what fits in that category is highly subjective at best, and could be influenced by prejudice or even politics (as in countries under tyranny).
In the poem, it appears that the woman narrating is receiving frequent ECT without her consent. No wonder she is fearful and resentful.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2017
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Thanks for your review.
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You are welcome, Maria. You conveyed the emotions well. -- Mike
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
OH well done dear friend on the testing of another kind. It has come a long way in the procedure but the aspect is still scary when one loses control
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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OH well done dear friend on the testing of another kind. It has come a long way in the procedure but the aspect is still scary when one loses control
Comment Written 28-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading, Barb.
Comment from Asem.inspirations
Good morning, Maria: Wow, this is another unique poem and thoughts from you. You really dig deep into the deep subjects, speaking from the voice of someone who has been committed to a mental facility. It is a very interesting idea and my imagination followed this situation so very nicely done.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Good morning, Maria: Wow, this is another unique poem and thoughts from you. You really dig deep into the deep subjects, speaking from the voice of someone who has been committed to a mental facility. It is a very interesting idea and my imagination followed this situation so very nicely done.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for your review, Tier. Take care.
Comment from DR DIP
Maria did you actually experience this personally? because I have I have had ECT 3 times now I have spent 6 weeks in an institutional respite. I know all about those pills you have covered it perfectly.
Thanks for sharing and reminding me of a life I hopefully have left behind me.
dip
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Maria did you actually experience this personally? because I have I have had ECT 3 times now I have spent 6 weeks in an institutional respite. I know all about those pills you have covered it perfectly.
Thanks for sharing and reminding me of a life I hopefully have left behind me.
dip
Comment Written 28-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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I had ECTs when I was 15 after being bullied, but frankly I can't remember.
Thanks for reading, Mark.
Comment from Sis Cat
Wow, Maria, this is a fabulous free verse about life inside a mental institution. I thought of my own mother's experiences of being committed to a mental hospital after a break down. Your imaginative poem captures the terror of a person being abandoned in such a place. The person is angry at the world, her family, her brain, and her psychiatrists who put her there:
I hate the world
I can't go on.
You left me alone,
You put me away.
The person knows she has a problem with mental illness and feels helpless to both it and the forces around her:
I know I'm mad,
My brain
Betrays me.
Facing electric shock therapy, the woman feels betrayed and abandoned:
You promised me
To keep me safe
Don't let them
Lock me
Again.
This is superb, creative free verse. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Wow, Maria, this is a fabulous free verse about life inside a mental institution. I thought of my own mother's experiences of being committed to a mental hospital after a break down. Your imaginative poem captures the terror of a person being abandoned in such a place. The person is angry at the world, her family, her brain, and her psychiatrists who put her there:
I hate the world
I can't go on.
You left me alone,
You put me away.
The person knows she has a problem with mental illness and feels helpless to both it and the forces around her:
I know I'm mad,
My brain
Betrays me.
Facing electric shock therapy, the woman feels betrayed and abandoned:
You promised me
To keep me safe
Don't let them
Lock me
Again.
This is superb, creative free verse. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for your thorough review, Andre. Have a lovely day.
Comment from Ricky1024
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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Don't leave me here as well written rich and seem as well as imagery of flowed well read while with no grammar she so to speak exactly and I'll check the contents for firmly in place an excellent longer just ripped your message thanks for this talk to Ricky 1024
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading, Ricky.
Comment from Bucketlist
What a heart rending entry this is. It's hard to read, especially if you know someone with a mental illness. It brought back memories of my aunt who was given shock treatment, and she was a nervous wreck. Your prose deserves a six because of its stark images your words suggest. Well done
Hugs, Trisha
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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What a heart rending entry this is. It's hard to read, especially if you know someone with a mental illness. It brought back memories of my aunt who was given shock treatment, and she was a nervous wreck. Your prose deserves a six because of its stark images your words suggest. Well done
Hugs, Trisha
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for your review and for the generous rating, Trisha.
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Your poem hit a heart string of compassion 6 stars worth
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Your poem hit a heart string of compassion 6 stars worth
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Maria Jose Garcia
You know how to bring out the desperate cry of one who is alone with feasr within their mind
This part got to me
But please don't go,
Don't leave me here.
They'll shock me awake.
Gert
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Hello Maria Jose Garcia
You know how to bring out the desperate cry of one who is alone with feasr within their mind
This part got to me
But please don't go,
Don't leave me here.
They'll shock me awake.
Gert
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading, Gert.
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You are welcome Maria Jose Garcia
Gert
Comment from BOO ghost
Looks like somebody was committed to a psycho asylum institute. Shock treatments used to used a lot. Experiments. People used as lab rats to study the after effects. Another test, yep,tests and more tests. By man's own definition he is insane, so how can the insane judge the insane? Research the definition of insanity and you will see that it means repeating things over and over. Man repeats warfare over and over, so he is insane. Like these words: It is your fault.
You brought me here.
The white walls,
The metal door.
Shows concrete imagery of the place.
BOO-tastic!
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Looks like somebody was committed to a psycho asylum institute. Shock treatments used to used a lot. Experiments. People used as lab rats to study the after effects. Another test, yep,tests and more tests. By man's own definition he is insane, so how can the insane judge the insane? Research the definition of insanity and you will see that it means repeating things over and over. Man repeats warfare over and over, so he is insane. Like these words: It is your fault.
You brought me here.
The white walls,
The metal door.
Shows concrete imagery of the place.
BOO-tastic!
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks for your review.
