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A Crippling Illness
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A Crippling Illness |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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I'm drowning in my sorrow As I sit and cry all day Is there anybody out there Who can help me find my way? I live in such a dark place No color is there in my life Please don't leave that near me That very sharp kitchen knife My mind is not my own It has deserted me this day The sun, it may be shining But I don't see a single ray I'm stuck down in a hole Around the sides, I can't get a grip Every time I try to get out All I seem to do is slip No one can hear me cry All I can do is ask myself why? As I wallow in my sadness How much do I crave for happiness That emotion has now eluded me How much I want it back It was once such a big part of me But it now seems to have lost its track But right now I need help I'm about to take the first step To get my old life back To bring back its pep Depression is an illness Like a cancer it does spread People need to understand By a helping hand we need to be lead So much has been written But so little has been read So crippling is the illness Others need to realise That it's not all "in the mind" So please open your eyes And don't be so blind No control do they have It is out of their hands But with the help they receive They will eventually find their way Their life will begin to shine They'll learn once again how to smile The color will return to their lives As they begin to enjoy life again Suetang |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hey there... It's good to see the hope expressed throughout this poem...sadness and depression are not easy hills to climb. Your message is one that many people need to hear, Sue.. If you want to talk at any time about anything please know that you're welcome to email me... hugs  KAll obscurity starts with a danger: Your dangers are many. I Cannot look much but your form suffers Some strange injury Sylvia Plath [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 04-15-2001).] |
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xShUgArHiGhx 
since 2000-09-26
Posts 3150tRyIn tO fIt iN2 mY oWn ShoEs |
Ahh Depression..its all too familiar of a word. Speaking as someone whose being treated for it i cant really offer much. I can only offer that life goes on and just take one day at a time..one moment at a time..and one breath at a time. I hope you start to feel better. Strong poem..excellently written. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you so much for your comments on my poem. I suffered post natal depression in 1992 after the birth of my daughter and the memories of that time still haunt me sometimes, especially when I hear of someone going through any type of depression. Unfortunately, too many people don't quite know how to deal with it and tend to push it under the carpet hoping it will all go away but sadly, it doesn't and it is such a long road to hoe with many setbacks along the way. Fortunately I got through but sadly, many do not and I wrote this for all those who have been affected in some way or other by such a terrible, debilatating illness. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Suetang, good poem, well written. I could relate to it on so many levels. Write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Suetang what a thoughtful, and hope filled post. Thanks for sharing it. It's always lovely to see another who understands depression and is keen to help and understand anyone who may need a shoulder. PND is so vicious, I suffered it a little after the birth of my son but there were other extremities involved ie the fact the doctors refused to acknowledge my son was ill, they blamed everything on PND which only made it worse. So I know the feelings you describe as well. Luckily all is healed now and we are stronger, wiser people from the lessons learned... Isis *War produces one thing - Cemetaries. And in cemetaries there are no enemies!* |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Kethry, Thank you for your kind words....Sue Isis, Thank you for your comment and I'm so glad you overcame your illness, as did I. You are so right when you say that something like this makes you a stronger person...that is so true and I have also found that writing poetry has been such a great release for me. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Kicking Kim Member
since 2001-04-16
Posts 426Cloud Cucko Land! |
"So much has been written But so little has been read" If here you are talking about depression then I cannot begin to tell you how correct you must be! There is a lack of knowledge on how common the disorder is amongst people and there is nobody to sympathise with!! I really loved this poem and hope to read more from you very shortly. I was really pleased with the content of this poem and thankyou for making it available to read, keep up the good work!!  ^*~Kicking Kim~*^ "Theres no posession, just obsession and growing depression" [This message has been edited by Kicking Kim (edited 04-27-2001).] |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Kicking Kim Thank you so very much for taking the time to read my poem. Unfortunately, there is so much lack of understanding with any form of depression and this makes it so difficult for anyone going through it. I know from my experience I thought I was going mad and it doesn't help when people tell you to "get over it". It's not that simple!! I hope my poem helps others who are suffering and those who just don't understand. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Anyone who has endured, either personally or through a loved one, will understand and thank you for this! I thank you, take care! "Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you so much Eddie for your kind words. It's so nice to see one of my fellow countrymen on here. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well Sue, I don't qualify for post natal despression. But I had almost two years of adolescent depression. Had to take care of it myself. Tried to reveal the truth but nobody was listening. Painful topic. You did it justice and another voice. I enjoyed this.  |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry Yes, depression of any shape or form is a painful topic. What's needed is a greater understanding of this "disease" and greater compassion. Thank you for taking the time to read this one, it means a lot to me. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Dark Poet Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 99North Carolina, USA |
Depression is something can produce some very good material but it's a place no one wants to be. However expression in such a form as this I have found helps. Getting through the worst of times writing for me because a place I can confess and confide. I see this here as well and when others who are going through it have been through it they know they aren't alone. Moonlight, James Good cannot exist without evil. Darkness I embrace. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello James I agree entirely with what you say and I find that written expression can be of great benefit to others, especially when they have experienced the same or similar. If my words have the ability to bring comfort and understanding to others then this is the ultimate compliment for me as a writer. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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qtpieelmo Senior Member
since 2000-07-04
Posts 989Sesame Street :) hee hee ,NY |
oooh I like--very nicely written--  ELMO |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Suetang, I have been there! I had a terrible year when I was in my own little world. All in my head and no room for any one. I felt NOTHING. Then one day my little one climbed onto my lap, took my face in her hands and told me,,,,, I love you. Well the tears came and the hurt really began. After not feeling anything for so long, I was back in the world. I have had bad days , but hope never to go to that black place again. And yes, I was told it was all in my head so many times, I believed it. Thanks for understanding and glad you made it back, too. ME |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I am glad you have overcome this, if you ever need a friend, I am here. I am/Kathleen/ |
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angel_face_35 New Member
since 2002-01-03
Posts 5 |
omg. wow. =*(. that describes my life so vividly that its scary. great poem. ~*~Kellie~*~ |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
We who suffer from cronic depression must embrace the undenighable fact that life is forever changing.We must grasp the slight upswings in our moods and nourish them like fragile flowers of hope.You are not alone. paladin |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
very good poem. It is overlooked alot, no one ever ask about the way you emotionally feel, its always the physical aspects. To often depression is one of the hardest things to speak of not only is it not understood by so many but when you go through it yourself, sometimes denial steps in. |
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