Depression is a Monster
Pressing on through depression.42 total reviews
Comment from Mia Twysted
A very encouragig piece. I coulod feel the strength and power as I read through. This piece shows the reader the hard steps it takes to work your way back and through the spells that depression brings upon you. It give the reader, who suffers from depression, ammo to fight back.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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A very encouragig piece. I coulod feel the strength and power as I read through. This piece shows the reader the hard steps it takes to work your way back and through the spells that depression brings upon you. It give the reader, who suffers from depression, ammo to fight back.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you Mia for reading my work:) I am happy that you saw something encouraging in it. That was my goal:)
Comment from estory
I think it's a great poem of perseverance in the face of this malady. you lay it out in honest, no uncertain terms. /We feel those headwinds here in your listing of the debilitating force of depression. But you seem to walk through it, like walking through a wall of rock. On the other side, there is this part of you that comes through unscathed. estory
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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I think it's a great poem of perseverance in the face of this malady. you lay it out in honest, no uncertain terms. /We feel those headwinds here in your listing of the debilitating force of depression. But you seem to walk through it, like walking through a wall of rock. On the other side, there is this part of you that comes through unscathed. estory
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much! It really is a force to be reckoned with. I like how you described my poem, like a journey that moves forward:)
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Thank you so much! It really is a force to be reckoned with. I like how you described my poem, like a journey that moves forward:)
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written acrostic using alliteration well to decribe the chemicals, emotions and ways of fighting depression. The last lines
show hope to all those who suffer
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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This is a well written acrostic using alliteration well to decribe the chemicals, emotions and ways of fighting depression. The last lines
show hope to all those who suffer
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much! Every review is a win because I am trying to inform ! (I used to be un-informed!
Have a great day!
Tina
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You are most kindly welcome, Tina.
Joan
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are strong, clear, explicit and creative. Thank you for
the author's notes and the Suicide Prevention Hotline. It is so needed with
this virus and so much more. I especially liked the last line of this poem!
Hope you are having a great day!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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The author's words are strong, clear, explicit and creative. Thank you for
the author's notes and the Suicide Prevention Hotline. It is so needed with
this virus and so much more. I especially liked the last line of this poem!
Hope you are having a great day!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you Harmony13:) I am having a nice one...hope you are too!
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is clear and concise. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is clear and concise. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Raul! Your thoughts on it mean a lot! Have a great day:)
Yina
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Thank you so much Raul! Your thoughts on it mean a lot! Have a great day:)
Yina
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You're welcome.
Comment from Anita Manuel
Thank you for this beautiful picture of such an ugly dis-ease. You captured the inner-workings of this pain-in-the-neck illness very beautifully. Many people have a hard time believing that saints can be affected by depression. I say, as long as we are in this tabernacle of clay, impurities are bound to contaminate it, but as long as my soul is healthy and safe in His arms, I will be alright.
I have been dealing with this critter for a long time, but by the grace of God it has been like fuel for my soul. It has driven me into the arms of a loving Father quicker than any other of life's nuisances. I think that if it had not been for depression, some of my greatest testimonies could never be shared with someone who might be in the death-grip of depression.
I love the way that you brought out the chemical nuances of the dis-ease. The body is amazing. The inner workings of it are too intricate for us humans to wrap our chemically-dependent brains around. When God made man, He definitely hid the master formula which has all the chemical configurations. He only allows man a minute amount of information and intelligence to even attempt to understand the inner workings of the brain and other organs that make up the body. He always leaves room for us to seek Him.
Even now, I am in its company but, thank God, not its grip. This poem made me think about it and as soon as I began to read, the Spirit of the writing engaged me. I could not figure out why my energy has been so low lately. Within one year, my mom, stepmom, and a host of friends have passed away. I have not been able to cry or even weep. What I have noticed is that I have disengaged from friends and family. I just don't feel like talking.
After reading this poem, I can now move another step forward and I am inspired to keep it moving. Thank you so much for sharing a real and insightful poem about depression. The struggle is real but, by the grace of Almighty God, it is beatable. I choose to "press i on" because I am not ready to retire from God's work!
Great job!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you for this beautiful picture of such an ugly dis-ease. You captured the inner-workings of this pain-in-the-neck illness very beautifully. Many people have a hard time believing that saints can be affected by depression. I say, as long as we are in this tabernacle of clay, impurities are bound to contaminate it, but as long as my soul is healthy and safe in His arms, I will be alright.
I have been dealing with this critter for a long time, but by the grace of God it has been like fuel for my soul. It has driven me into the arms of a loving Father quicker than any other of life's nuisances. I think that if it had not been for depression, some of my greatest testimonies could never be shared with someone who might be in the death-grip of depression.
I love the way that you brought out the chemical nuances of the dis-ease. The body is amazing. The inner workings of it are too intricate for us humans to wrap our chemically-dependent brains around. When God made man, He definitely hid the master formula which has all the chemical configurations. He only allows man a minute amount of information and intelligence to even attempt to understand the inner workings of the brain and other organs that make up the body. He always leaves room for us to seek Him.
Even now, I am in its company but, thank God, not its grip. This poem made me think about it and as soon as I began to read, the Spirit of the writing engaged me. I could not figure out why my energy has been so low lately. Within one year, my mom, stepmom, and a host of friends have passed away. I have not been able to cry or even weep. What I have noticed is that I have disengaged from friends and family. I just don't feel like talking.
After reading this poem, I can now move another step forward and I am inspired to keep it moving. Thank you so much for sharing a real and insightful poem about depression. The struggle is real but, by the grace of Almighty God, it is beatable. I choose to "press i on" because I am not ready to retire from God's work!
Great job!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Anita,
This is the most heartfelt and eloquent review. To know that it touched you or encouraged you...who cares about the contest!!! I am so sorry you deal with this. Like you said though, it got you closer to the Savior and gave you a beautiful testimony to others. You know how others struggle with it now. I didn't know that at first. I didn't know how devastating Depression was until I got it myself, and then I was like... I've got to tell somebody I've got to put it out there so other people know they're not alone.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your message! Depression has driven into the Lord's arms too! So I am thankful for this trial! Hugs and prayers to you, sis in Christ!
Tina
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Anita,
This is the most heartfelt and eloquent review. To know that it touched you or encouraged you...who cares about the contest!!! I am so sorry you deal with this. Like you said though, it got you closer to the Savior and gave you a beautiful testimony to others. You know how others struggle with it now. I didn't know that at first. I didn't know how devastating Depression was until I got it myself, and then I was like... I've got to tell somebody I've got to put it out there so other people know they're not alone.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your message! Depression has driven into the Lord's arms too! So I am thankful for this trial! Hugs and prayers to you, sis in Christ!
Tina
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Girl, God has us spread out across the globe. It is so amazing to be able to let others know that depression is real but we serve a God who is fully acquainted with our plight. He is ready, willing, and able to see us through by using one another's story. God bless you as well, my sister from the same Mister!!!
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Yes ma'am! I don't serve a God who is limited in any way! He will see us through! What a mighty God we serve!
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Comment from Saria/Shreyamsi
Your presentation has complemented your poetry well..the alliteration makes it more smooth....And yes, Depression doesn't fade away overnight... Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Your presentation has complemented your poetry well..the alliteration makes it more smooth....And yes, Depression doesn't fade away overnight... Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
Comment from Eternal Muse
Thank you for this lovely poetic essay on depression. Some say, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. There are many medications to treat the condition; including many supplements (I prefer the latter), including St. John's Wart, Valerian root and more. Excellent artistic presentation and artwork; great creative imagery and visuals. I appreciate the research in your author notes.
This should make a prime contender in this contest, good luck in the booths!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you for this lovely poetic essay on depression. Some say, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. There are many medications to treat the condition; including many supplements (I prefer the latter), including St. John's Wart, Valerian root and more. Excellent artistic presentation and artwork; great creative imagery and visuals. I appreciate the research in your author notes.
This should make a prime contender in this contest, good luck in the booths!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for this review and your thoughts on supplements. That is something I will look into. I'm not a fan of drugs unless absolutely necessary. Contest win or not, I really wanted to get this out there for people to see. I used to believe people could just...get themselves out of depression. Now I know it can be a dangerous condition. Thanks again!
Comment from Colin John
hI tina, a fine example of depression from you here and I do like the way it is spread out and the choice of colors, hope you did well in the contest, thanks for sharing kind regards Colin
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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hI tina, a fine example of depression from you here and I do like the way it is spread out and the choice of colors, hope you did well in the contest, thanks for sharing kind regards Colin
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
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Thanks Colin.I think the contest is still going for a few more days. Thanks for taking time to give me your take on this poem:)
Comment from A. Fortier
This is a well written and creative poem, thank you for sharing. I enjoy the hope you add at the end of an otherwise dark topic. Congratulations on a great piece.
Cheers,
A.Fortier
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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This is a well written and creative poem, thank you for sharing. I enjoy the hope you add at the end of an otherwise dark topic. Congratulations on a great piece.
Cheers,
A.Fortier
Comment Written 03-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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Thank you so very much for this review. I wanted to enter the contest to bring some light and awareness to the dark topic, more than anything else.
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Thank you so very much for this review. I wanted to enter the contest to bring some light and awareness to the dark topic, more than anything else.
