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Severe anxiety Eats away Not only the mind But Also The flesh Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental…
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Be careful Thoughts in our mind Can Sabotage Our Existence Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness…
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weeds grow Where are the flowers? I hear a bird sing outside I’m to busy chasing ghosts in my mind confused depressed unable to function another…
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the chain turning destroyer mental illness without much effort can ravage a family Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On…
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He endures antidepressant here benzo there down beers shots of whiskey anxiety beast needs to be fed count the seconds survived another day …
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panic attack comes to say hello brings gifts of sweating hyperventilating dry -heaves extreme nausea that lasts for hours or days no relief how can…
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How do I find it to write through mental illness? I just put ink to the paper and tap the typewriter keys. Copyright© Edge…
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my roommate snores cannot get sleep medication making me sick things not going well I ask for a new room I’m told: ” ain’t…
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another day at the lockup sure glad I’m not outside I would need an umbrella with all the rain I see from the windows…
When 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…
Getting Used To It
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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
My 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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
Giving 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©…
Locked In
This time the depression Holds me tight Like a vice Alone Again Tonight I continue to fight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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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…
Resound 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…
Unstoppable
I cry Sometimes I can flood the driest desert with my tears It feels good to cry It feels bad when I cry Why…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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 …
Relief. 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…
Juggling 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©…
Cannot STOP
Fear Causes anxiety Anxiety Creates More Fear How do I get off This Rollercoaster? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
Inertia
On a mental lockup floor 24×7 Everything based on routine Isolated from outside world No worries No responsibilities Just follow the rules Take twice a…
Playing With Air
Deep long breaths Inhale Exhale Desperately Trying To release air From the anxiety balloon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
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I can feel the load Mind no longer guides Nervous system All circuit overloaded Psychological Trauma Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Doing My Best
I try to think positive But it is difficult when Day after day Acid rain comes down Burning the smile off my face Copyright©…
Digging
Using a Jack hammer I worked Through that night Chipping away Searching for The cure Hidden In my primitive mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Smother
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…
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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…
The Room
my room consists of two single frame wood beds A roommate air conditioner locked windows nothing else no desk no chair dusty floor I look…