Schizophrenia
Living with mental illness12 total reviews
Comment from Nora Mehadi
I am speechless. "The voices will go away" but they don't. It shows how life can give you all these expectations but can not bring them to you. I feel almost a connection to you and your son. An amazing description of Schizophrenia.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018
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I am speechless. "The voices will go away" but they don't. It shows how life can give you all these expectations but can not bring them to you. I feel almost a connection to you and your son. An amazing description of Schizophrenia.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent poem and I sympathize with you. I'm sure you have checked with his psychiatrist. I worked in a psych hospital for a few years. There are many meds out there for this. Now there a once-a-month injectable that is supposed to be quite effective. Good luck in the contest and with your son's ailment. Marilyn
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018
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This is an excellent poem and I sympathize with you. I'm sure you have checked with his psychiatrist. I worked in a psych hospital for a few years. There are many meds out there for this. Now there a once-a-month injectable that is supposed to be quite effective. Good luck in the contest and with your son's ailment. Marilyn
Comment Written 11-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018
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Thank you for the information, I will check on that right away. I really appreciate you taking time to read my poem.
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You're welcome. New meds are coming on the market. His doctor should know this and steer you in the right direction. Good luck with getting the help you need. Marilyn
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about mental illness that takes a lot of care taking when we know one of our family members suffer mental illness, to make sure they take their medication and know when it is time to take extra care.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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A very well-written poem about mental illness that takes a lot of care taking when we know one of our family members suffer mental illness, to make sure they take their medication and know when it is time to take extra care.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for reading my poem, I really appreciate it.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I'm not to familiar with schizophrenia. I do know that it plagues the mind and causes a person to hear voices sometimes and talk to themselves. I appreciate you educating we the reader about this terrible condition. Great job and well done.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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I'm not to familiar with schizophrenia. I do know that it plagues the mind and causes a person to hear voices sometimes and talk to themselves. I appreciate you educating we the reader about this terrible condition. Great job and well done.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for reading. I didn't know much either until my son got ill, then I read as much as I could about it. I appreciate you taking time to read my poem.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
This is a very poignant poem. Plus, it is an important topic and message to share with others. Helping someone/or watching them try to survive through mental illness is not an easy task. You addressed some hefty emotions and it created a perfect contest entry. Good luck.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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This is a very poignant poem. Plus, it is an important topic and message to share with others. Helping someone/or watching them try to survive through mental illness is not an easy task. You addressed some hefty emotions and it created a perfect contest entry. Good luck.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for your kind words and understanding.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hey, Anonymous Poet
If this is indeed biographical in nature I feel for you and your son.
Mental illnesses can be just as debilitating as any physical ailment that's more easily and readily seen.
Outwardly a person suffering from a myriad of mental illness appears completely normal.
But on the inside, a tumultuous storm rages within.
I should know, I suffer from PTSD and I am a diagnosed manic depressive.
I hope one day he's able to live a normal, happy and productive life.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Hey, Anonymous Poet
If this is indeed biographical in nature I feel for you and your son.
Mental illnesses can be just as debilitating as any physical ailment that's more easily and readily seen.
Outwardly a person suffering from a myriad of mental illness appears completely normal.
But on the inside, a tumultuous storm rages within.
I should know, I suffer from PTSD and I am a diagnosed manic depressive.
I hope one day he's able to live a normal, happy and productive life.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for reading. Everything I wrote about is true. My so got sick just after high school graduation. I'm sorry you suffer as well. It's a constant battle to keep things under control, but thankfully the medication he takes helps. Thanks again for reviewing my poem.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is such a terrible tragedy so well described and fearful for the sufferer and the career, the ups and downs of life are hard to deal with, but when you have these added problems then life must be a real challenge, well said with compassion and honesty, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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This is such a terrible tragedy so well described and fearful for the sufferer and the career, the ups and downs of life are hard to deal with, but when you have these added problems then life must be a real challenge, well said with compassion and honesty, love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for reading and for your kind words.
Comment from Jean Hornby
This is excellent . It is well worth the six stars . It tells a heart felt story and it also shows hope and strength. Keep praying and looking up to God above during these trying times.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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This is excellent . It is well worth the six stars . It tells a heart felt story and it also shows hope and strength. Keep praying and looking up to God above during these trying times.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your kind and encouraging words.
Comment from LynSys
The strength of you and your family is to be honored. Your poem is eloquent, your verbiage is visual, your love for your son permeates every line and your soul is bared in this lovely ode to your son.
Beautifully written.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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The strength of you and your family is to be honored. Your poem is eloquent, your verbiage is visual, your love for your son permeates every line and your soul is bared in this lovely ode to your son.
Beautifully written.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate them more then you know.
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you are most welcome.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your description of life with your son is heart-wrenching, describing
the helplessness and frustration you sometimes feel--understandably.
Keep praying!
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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Your description of life with your son is heart-wrenching, describing
the helplessness and frustration you sometimes feel--understandably.
Keep praying!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Thank you for your kind and understanding words. I appreciate you taking time to read and review.
