Recovery from a Mental Illness
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Comment from Piggies Grandma
It must have been very hard for you, but you rose above it. Your poem is cleverly written and very well thought out. It is full of emotion and feeling.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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It must have been very hard for you, but you rose above it. Your poem is cleverly written and very well thought out. It is full of emotion and feeling.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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It was hard especially as I developed a physical disability about that same time. But with the help of Gog, I found strength I didn't realize I had. Now, my goal is to try to help others. Thank so much!!! Debbie
Comment from Melspoems
This is really good.
You describe what it's like to live with depression and to feel there is no hope very well. And at the same time you offer hope because you are no longer there.
I think you meant "no" not "now" on the last line.
Thanks so much for sharing hope.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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This is really good.
You describe what it's like to live with depression and to feel there is no hope very well. And at the same time you offer hope because you are no longer there.
I think you meant "no" not "now" on the last line.
Thanks so much for sharing hope.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Yes, you are correct and it has been corrected! Thank-you for the kind review!!! Debbie
Comment from angelicorange
This is an excellent poem. The language you use to describe how it feels to suffer from depression is vivid and accurate. I love the journey from
'Not realizing at that point
Recovery was a possibility'
to
'Now, I thank God each and every day
I now longer spend my days there'
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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This is an excellent poem. The language you use to describe how it feels to suffer from depression is vivid and accurate. I love the journey from
'Not realizing at that point
Recovery was a possibility'
to
'Now, I thank God each and every day
I now longer spend my days there'
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you very much. These poems come from the heart. I just hope they are helpful to others. The most important thing is never to give up hope!!! Debbie
Comment from ephraim crud, COS.
we all feel down at times, but luckily i've never fallen into those realms. two of my friends, however, both suffer from
bi-polar. enjoyed this, and glad to see it all came right.
regards, eph.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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we all feel down at times, but luckily i've never fallen into those realms. two of my friends, however, both suffer from
bi-polar. enjoyed this, and glad to see it all came right.
regards, eph.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you so much. I wish you and your friends well!!! Debbie
Comment from bulbul
That you have been able to come out of the deep despair that made you too numb even to cry is very good news. The sense of hopelessness and the feeling of the pointlessness of life in those dys and finally the gratitude you feel towards God find expression in this sincere little poem. Good!
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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That you have been able to come out of the deep despair that made you too numb even to cry is very good news. The sense of hopelessness and the feeling of the pointlessness of life in those dys and finally the gratitude you feel towards God find expression in this sincere little poem. Good!
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you so much. It has been quite a journey, but the end result was well worth it!!! Debbie
Comment from Rama Rao
Excellent.
I am glad to know you pulled yourself out of the abyss.
It's obvious from your free flowing poem. it rhymed well and made me happy.
We all get into depression sometime or other, but we need to pull ourselves up.
Bravo.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Excellent.
I am glad to know you pulled yourself out of the abyss.
It's obvious from your free flowing poem. it rhymed well and made me happy.
We all get into depression sometime or other, but we need to pull ourselves up.
Bravo.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you so much. It has been quite a journey, but the end result was well worth it!!! Debbie
Comment from Chris Tee
Wow!! This sounds like a miracle to come out of this old sport.
I have never been there so I cannot comment on the depression side, but I can tell you that this is an excellent poem.
Well done indeed.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Wow!! This sounds like a miracle to come out of this old sport.
I have never been there so I cannot comment on the depression side, but I can tell you that this is an excellent poem.
Well done indeed.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you so much. It has been quite a journey, but the end result was well worth it!!! Debbie
Comment from Lincoln's Black Dog
This is an interesting topic. Your poems structure is great (I like the way that each quatrain is one step to closer to recovery). I think the line:
It seemed far too impossible
Should be changed too:
It seemed to be impossible.
Otherwise, great poem. Well done
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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This is an interesting topic. Your poems structure is great (I like the way that each quatrain is one step to closer to recovery). I think the line:
It seemed far too impossible
Should be changed too:
It seemed to be impossible.
Otherwise, great poem. Well done
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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I will consider that. Thank you so much for the kind review!!! Debbie
Comment from Linda England Bonam
You did a very good job of describing the hopelessness of depression. Your descriptive phrases so aptly summed it up, because I have been there and know. Your poem was great!
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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You did a very good job of describing the hopelessness of depression. Your descriptive phrases so aptly summed it up, because I have been there and know. Your poem was great!
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thanks so much-thats a good example of what happens when your too tired to type but try it anyways. It's fixed now!!! Debbie
Comment from BigTomNY
Awesome write and an excellent job!!!!!!!!! this was my favorite part!!!!!!!!!
Emptiness has filled my heart
About living, I didn't care
It seemed far too impossible
To recover from way down there
Great Job!!!
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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Awesome write and an excellent job!!!!!!!!! this was my favorite part!!!!!!!!!
Emptiness has filled my heart
About living, I didn't care
It seemed far too impossible
To recover from way down there
Great Job!!!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2011
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Thank you so much. Writing about mental and physical disabilities is my passion. I feel God gave me this mission after my accident~Debbie
