The Mentally Ill & Society
I’m a human being Just because I’m mentally ill Does not give society the right to Abuse Humiliate Control Or Take away my dignity Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory…
Read articleWhen It Comes | Panic Attacks
Not sure when it hits I’m calm Then earthquake comes I sit Shake Wait Shake When will it end? Sometimes goes for hours Occasionally days Stuck In a low grade long term panic attack Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE…
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Today Had a discussion with the PA Leave in five more days New medicine seems okay Quiet in the lockup When I came in, it was a full house Going to take a long hot relaxing shower No rush Not much else to do Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Fire burns Anxiety churns Please Help me Escape reality Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political, financial, or social affiliations. We are committed to publishing…
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Tangled in a web I try to flee from my demons I ask myself “Am I drifting into insanity?” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious,…
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3AM Wake up soaking wet 4 days in a row Shivering Medication side effect Causing me to lose more weight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has…
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Changing hospital gown Looking in mirror I see a skeleton Lost over 40 lbs Neck bones stick out Still eating very little Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that…
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The circle spins Nothing helps I sit rotting away in the pit Rats nibbling at my flesh Exposing Depression Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious,…
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Panic attacks Would come and go I thought this was my life Until Tangled wires in the brain Short circuited Now Constant Shakes Permanently Embedded Nerves Shredded Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is…
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Medication Time Do not be late Stand in line Same time Everyday 9 am 9 pm Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political, financial,…
Read articleMy Unrecognizable Reflection
Looking into the mirror I see a face Ravaged by illness The happy go lucky attitude gone Unhappiness looks back Cannot force a smile Is this me or a dark illusion? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge…
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This is the place for rejects The scum of society Nobody going to hold your hand here Keep head down Do as told Ask for nothing Receive just the basics Yes This is the place for rejects Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF…
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Sometimes It becomes so dam hard The weight Sinks me into the ground Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political, financial, or social affiliations.…
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It takes a tremendous amount of endurance to live with mental illness. Others see weakness, but they are too blind to appreciate the tenacity. Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent…
Read articleGiving In For Better Quality Of life
He suffered 5-6 panic attacks a day For over 50 years Nervous system worn out He capitulated and went on medication Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform…
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This time the depression Holds me tight Like a vice Alone Again Tonight I continue to fight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political, financial,…
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Stuck with glue Thoughts will not move What can I do? Just suffer Wait for time to pass Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political,…
Read articleResound Meditation Gong By Harijiwan CD | Are You Having Trouble Falling Asleep?
I meditate with this CD before going to bed, starting to fall asleep within around 20 minutes, and then sleep like a rock. “In Yogic Science, The sound of the gong can re-pattern the gray matter of the brain, help eliminate diseased cells in the body and balance the chakras.”…
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I cry Sometimes I can flood the driest desert with my tears It feels good to cry It feels bad when I cry Why do I feel this way? Depressed The tears are in control I just follow and submit To this powerful emotion Copyright© Edge of…
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I’m waiting patiently Here it is coming around again I reach out to catch No It passes me by Laughing all the way Another missed opportunity To regain my sanity Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of…
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My brain will not comply Trying desperately to push out thoughts Not succeeding It is a war Negative thinking again wins the battle Another awful day Suffering from anxiety Panic attacks & shaking Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE …
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Flood gates open Anxiety sucks the happiness from me The pain pushes all my emotion buttons Medication not working I suffer alone No place to hide Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is…
Read articleRelief. Where Is It?
I do not think I will ever feel right My nervous system is fried Each day the same Living in pain Sitting in bed Praying for a change Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine…
Read articleJuggling Thoughts
Today I remember yesterday One after another Thoughts Pop up Unfortunately Today I also have the reality of the struggle Controlling my depression Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform…
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Alone The depression beast wraps It sides around a thick dark cloud Quickly I’m overwhelmed with emotions Unable to move from my chair Paralyzed The counting now begins Seconds Minutes Hours How long will this attack last? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 More On Peeling…
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Her anxiety Always Leads Her To believe A Problem will become A Complete disaster Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE Edge of Humanity Magazine is an independent nondiscriminatory platform that has no religious, political, financial, or social affiliations.…
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