CSP: A Collection of Poems
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Comment from kristikim
Oh yeah!!!
I've had panic/anxiety disorder for about 28 years. Over time, one gets used to dealing with it better through the "self talk" and breathing techniques, etc.,, but it really is quite a difficult and heavy "hoe to tow"!
I take ativan... have for years, with no side-effects. It just brings me close enough to "feeling 'normal'" so that I can function in the world.
Thank you for bringing this to the attention of others who may not understand. It is not "all in the head"... it really feels biochemical... weird! It sucks.
kristikim
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Oh yeah!!!
I've had panic/anxiety disorder for about 28 years. Over time, one gets used to dealing with it better through the "self talk" and breathing techniques, etc.,, but it really is quite a difficult and heavy "hoe to tow"!
I take ativan... have for years, with no side-effects. It just brings me close enough to "feeling 'normal'" so that I can function in the world.
Thank you for bringing this to the attention of others who may not understand. It is not "all in the head"... it really feels biochemical... weird! It sucks.
kristikim
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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No, it most certainly is "not in the head". My dad started having them in his 30's. Nearly cripple him. Very difficult to watch a strong, hard working man go through it. And it is quite prevalent on that side of the family. We can be genetically predisposed, and if we overload our brain, I think it can trigger it. The ativan will most definitely bring you down to a "normal" range. Thank you for sharing your own experience with this. I'm glad you've found the right help. :-)) Sue
Comment from jshep
Great job, Sue, of describing a terrible syndrome. The flow and rhyme on the poem were great. Several members of my family suffer from this, and it is horrible to watch them go through it. There is medication that seems to help. It is wonderful you brought this subject up as many might suffer from it and not know it is a real disorder. ~Well done. Joyce
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Great job, Sue, of describing a terrible syndrome. The flow and rhyme on the poem were great. Several members of my family suffer from this, and it is horrible to watch them go through it. There is medication that seems to help. It is wonderful you brought this subject up as many might suffer from it and not know it is a real disorder. ~Well done. Joyce
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Yes, it is not something many talk about. It seems to carry a stigma of "weakness". When, really, it's your mind just saying, "I'm on overload here". Thank you for your very kind review and comments. Always appreciated, Sue
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
This is indeed a dreadful
feeling - I was unable to
go out of the door earlier
in my life - all through
abusive treatment that brought
me almost to my knees.
First you need to build
up your self-worth and keep
telling yourself you will overcome
it... and very gradually you do.
Cold comfort I know, but it does
get better.
A good piece of verse, with a
smooth flow to the words throughout,
telling of anxiety and panic attacks.
God Bless.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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This is indeed a dreadful
feeling - I was unable to
go out of the door earlier
in my life - all through
abusive treatment that brought
me almost to my knees.
First you need to build
up your self-worth and keep
telling yourself you will overcome
it... and very gradually you do.
Cold comfort I know, but it does
get better.
A good piece of verse, with a
smooth flow to the words throughout,
telling of anxiety and panic attacks.
God Bless.
Margaret.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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If there is one thing about FS that I feel so comfortable about, it is being able to just lay it out there in words, without being judged. And we all write about things we don't normally talk about. And it's amazing to hear in a review what someone else has had to go through. Thank you for sharing your own story that I'm so glad you were able to overcome. I had these panic attacks fairly regularly years ago. They are rare now. Thank you for your very kind review, Margaret. And God Bless you, also. Sue
Comment from Algernon
HAHAHAHA. The ending had me spit my tea out. Miss prim n proper, saying FK I need a valium. Makes it even funnier. This is worth 10, just for making light of something so awful.
My ex said I was not a real man, because I had what I found out to be a panic attack on the day I had to make men redundant. Men who were friends.
This is just like it happened.
I'm still laughing. x
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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HAHAHAHA. The ending had me spit my tea out. Miss prim n proper, saying FK I need a valium. Makes it even funnier. This is worth 10, just for making light of something so awful.
My ex said I was not a real man, because I had what I found out to be a panic attack on the day I had to make men redundant. Men who were friends.
This is just like it happened.
I'm still laughing. x
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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WOW! When my work makes someone spit their tea out, I know I'm onto something! LOL!!! Even Miss Prim n Proper can get fed up! HA!! Hey, that's pretty messed up when someone (especially spouse) says you're "not a man" when having a horrible experience like that. Not to mention because you had to tell some men they didn't have a job. Wow - that's a burden. Panic attack entirely JUSTIFIED!! Glad you haven't had anymore (I presume). About the language, I hope you'll still respect in the morning :-)) - Now, about that "exceptional" - YEE HA!! Thank you SO much for giving Miss Prim n Proper this great review!! You've made my day and made the panic attack worth it! HA! Seriously, I really appreciate it and so glad you enjoyed this poem. P.S. Did you see where I read your script? ("More Insults). I reviewed it. **big smiles** Sue
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Yup, we all get fed up. HAHA, it sure made me laugh.
So true, just when I needed support, she sure put me through hell.
LOL. well erm. OK I'll still respect yer. lol. That is the art of using them. Unexpectedly, but made the desperation all the more real. Yet made me spit it al out.
Script? I do nee recall. Keep smiling Prim...x
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AH! Major screw up. Now, I'm going to have a panic attack! No, it wasn't yours. Sorry, Charlie! HA! Isn't it amazing that at JUST the hour, the moment when you need your partner, you can have your jaw drop when they do a 180 on ya!! Happened to me too often and then he got adios-ed! I mean, what the hell is a "partnership" for if not for support? Sorry you had to go through that. One good thing: You have a big heart...enough to care about those men. You have my respect for that! :-) Prim...
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P.S. "Sorry, Charlie" is an American saying from an old advertisement about TUNA! It's now a staple saying. Didn't want you to think I made another major faux pas! HA!
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Something fishy about that...LOL
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You're a Clown!! Oh, but you already know that! HA!
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Good morning poet friend Sue.
Those who carry this burden live lives in the fear of it reoccurring without notice. I have great news for anyone with this problem: Look up NANC.org and see their counsel for this problem.
Sue, you have described it perfectly and I wish you the best.
I enjoyed, Loyd
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Good morning poet friend Sue.
Those who carry this burden live lives in the fear of it reoccurring without notice. I have great news for anyone with this problem: Look up NANC.org and see their counsel for this problem.
Sue, you have described it perfectly and I wish you the best.
I enjoyed, Loyd
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Yes, years ago, when I had a bad case of them, I lived with fear of having the fear. Becomes a vicious cycle. They really a rare occurrences for me now (hence, the little stash of vees just in case!) Thanks very much for your review, Loyd. Always appreciated, Sue
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My pleasure, look uo the web site when you have time. Loyd
Comment from Roisin
Wow, Sue! What a wonderfully powerful poem. You've captured the essence of a panic attack perfectly. It's happened to me just once and I can completely relate to what you've said. I was in the car at the time and I was thinking about a lot of stuff that was going on in my life, when suddenly I thought I was having a heart attack. I pulled over at my doctor's house and went in, thinking I was dying. Your imagery is wonderful and your rhyme and rhythm is great. Great job.
Warm regards.
Roisin
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Wow, Sue! What a wonderfully powerful poem. You've captured the essence of a panic attack perfectly. It's happened to me just once and I can completely relate to what you've said. I was in the car at the time and I was thinking about a lot of stuff that was going on in my life, when suddenly I thought I was having a heart attack. I pulled over at my doctor's house and went in, thinking I was dying. Your imagery is wonderful and your rhyme and rhythm is great. Great job.
Warm regards.
Roisin
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Dang, by revealing this, I've blemished myself (is my narcissism showing? - HA!) - Yeah, those things can scare you to death. Wow, in the car! You must've really been mulling over some serious stuff. You did the right thing by going to the doctor, though. When the heart takes off like that, you never know. Thanks very much for your great review. Glad you like it! :-)) Sue
Comment from Domino
Hi, Sue, I don't wanna bring on a 'panic attack' but I find the last two couplet rhymes rather weak, but I'll let ya off cos I love it when ya swear, LMAO.
You have my sympathy as I have these when I realise the shops are closed an I'm outa booze!
Seriously, hope you're OK now, best wishes, Ray xx
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Hi, Sue, I don't wanna bring on a 'panic attack' but I find the last two couplet rhymes rather weak, but I'll let ya off cos I love it when ya swear, LMAO.
You have my sympathy as I have these when I realise the shops are closed an I'm outa booze!
Seriously, hope you're OK now, best wishes, Ray xx
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Uh, oh! My mentor has found that blasted weak rhyme. I can't hide anything from you! Where's my brown sack? LOL!!! :-)) Sue
Comment from Helen Tan
I know this feeling, though I have reached the paper bag,Valium stage yet. Hopefully I won't. My panic attack are set off by specific situations - peering eyes!
'fight or flight' syndrome - to be cured, you need to fight but that takes courage. Valium will delay the decision but I guess not a long term solution.
Your poem describes a reality vividly.
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I know this feeling, though I have reached the paper bag,Valium stage yet. Hopefully I won't. My panic attack are set off by specific situations - peering eyes!
'fight or flight' syndrome - to be cured, you need to fight but that takes courage. Valium will delay the decision but I guess not a long term solution.
Your poem describes a reality vividly.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
Comment from Hitcher
I feel for you friend! I must be one of the lucky ones I think, never get depressed and definitely never get any sort of panic attack, anxious yes, nervous sometimes but nothing that would make me want to reach for a paper bag or valium. Again I feel for you friend, not nice at all. You did a great job of bringing those feeling to life, well done!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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I feel for you friend! I must be one of the lucky ones I think, never get depressed and definitely never get any sort of panic attack, anxious yes, nervous sometimes but nothing that would make me want to reach for a paper bag or valium. Again I feel for you friend, not nice at all. You did a great job of bringing those feeling to life, well done!
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Dude, I already told you....you are one cool-cat and cool cats don't get anxiety attacks! HA!! I used to have these a lot when Jessica was a little girl. Rare now...thankfully. Thanks for your great review, Hitch. Sue
Comment from laurelp
Well, the last two lines didn't rhyme but it was definitely funny. It took me by surprise. Your imagery was so expressive, but like I said, the last line specifically caught me off guard. Loved it.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Well, the last two lines didn't rhyme but it was definitely funny. It took me by surprise. Your imagery was so expressive, but like I said, the last line specifically caught me off guard. Loved it.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Well, it caught me off guard, also. I set out to describe the panic attacks, and at the end, with the paperbag gig, it just seemed to reflect how I've felt before...it just doesn't work all that well. And I just went with my feelings. Dang it! It messed up my couplet! HA! Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed it. :-)) Sue