CSP: A Collection of Poems
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Comment from Brandenpaul
Enjoyed this.
Liked the pattern and rhyme scheme. I could feel the panic attack as you described it. How frustrating and overwhelming they can be. I thought you did a good job.
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Enjoyed this.
Liked the pattern and rhyme scheme. I could feel the panic attack as you described it. How frustrating and overwhelming they can be. I thought you did a good job.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2009
Comment from MJMuraco
You did a great job with this poem. I was feeling the anxiety as I was reading it. It flowed well and the artwork fit perfectly. I don't suffer from anxiety but I do have friends who struggle with these attacks. I know that it is hard for them.
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You did a great job with this poem. I was feeling the anxiety as I was reading it. It flowed well and the artwork fit perfectly. I don't suffer from anxiety but I do have friends who struggle with these attacks. I know that it is hard for them.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2009
Comment from Janelle
What an excllent description of what that awful malady feels like! I hope you don't have them too often as I know personaly how debilitating they can be! I hyper-ventilate when I have an occasional Pancreatic attack and it is really frightening. Even worse for the people around you as they feel so helpless. You are trying to deal with the terrible pain and then the Fright and Flight state your body goes into when it's happening. I'd rather go through childbirth four more times than go through one of those! Very desciptive with a great flow. Well done, Regards, Jan
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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What an excllent description of what that awful malady feels like! I hope you don't have them too often as I know personaly how debilitating they can be! I hyper-ventilate when I have an occasional Pancreatic attack and it is really frightening. Even worse for the people around you as they feel so helpless. You are trying to deal with the terrible pain and then the Fright and Flight state your body goes into when it's happening. I'd rather go through childbirth four more times than go through one of those! Very desciptive with a great flow. Well done, Regards, Jan
Comment Written 26-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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Oh,yeah. By the sounds of it, you sure do know how bad it is! Pure terror. My first one was back in 1987. I lived in Brisbane. I couldn't find a doctor who fully understood. Told me to go jogging! LOL!! I guess back then it just wasn't talked about as much as it is today. I see you live in Melbourne. Most of my children's ancestors are from there on their dad's side. I'm sure you've heard this one before, but here I go: Everytime I flew to Melbourne, I always packed for two seasons! HA!! 35 degrees on day and 14 the next. Thanks very much for sharing your own personal story. And for your very kind review. With warm regards, Sue
Comment from sadlady
Oh yes, I know this so well. But to commit to words, a hard thing to do. I feel you have managed it perfectly that I think even people who have never experienced this awful affliction might actually start to understand what it's really like.
Regards
Fran
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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Oh yes, I know this so well. But to commit to words, a hard thing to do. I feel you have managed it perfectly that I think even people who have never experienced this awful affliction might actually start to understand what it's really like.
Regards
Fran
Comment Written 25-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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Fran, it was very difficult to describe to others when I experienced these. I rarely have one now, but the memory never leaves. Sorry you have had to experience the same. Thank you very much for your very kind review and compliments. With regards, Sue
Comment from bard owl
My sister has panic attacks in tandem with agoraphoria. She nevers goes anywhere alone and only wants to go into stores late at night when there are very few people there. It has runied her life, so I know what you mean when you say it is a hellish affliction. Excellent imagery in this one. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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My sister has panic attacks in tandem with agoraphoria. She nevers goes anywhere alone and only wants to go into stores late at night when there are very few people there. It has runied her life, so I know what you mean when you say it is a hellish affliction. Excellent imagery in this one. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 25-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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Linda, if someone doesn't get treatment early on for the panic attacks, it can and does lead to agoraphobia. I am so sorry to hear your sister is plagued with this dreadful affliction. They begin by creating small phobias which then lead to more and then it just snowballs from there. I'm sure you witnessed it. Thank you for sharing that personal story. And thank you for your very generous review. With regards, Sue
Comment from rmdelta
Beautifully written, Sue. Great descriptives of this condition. I know a lot of doctors think people imagine this disorder is all in the mind. DUH!! No, it's in the butt cheek. Stupid people, huh? It almost had my wife believing she had lost her mind, many years ago. It's Very Real. Thanks for sharing
Reggie
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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Beautifully written, Sue. Great descriptives of this condition. I know a lot of doctors think people imagine this disorder is all in the mind. DUH!! No, it's in the butt cheek. Stupid people, huh? It almost had my wife believing she had lost her mind, many years ago. It's Very Real. Thanks for sharing
Reggie
Comment Written 25-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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Reggie, it sounds as though she has it under control and/or it's gone? I sure hope so! When I had my first panic attack, I remember standing at the threshold of a doorway. At that moment, it felt like that line was the only thing separating me from reality and complete insanity. I did get treatment, but it did take awhile. Very rare for me now. Thank you for sharing your own personal story. And for your very generous review. With warmest regards, Sue
Comment from computerlen
As an amateur I liked it, especially the ending.
I'm really not one to rate others I feel, because I'm new here as well. I have a lot to learn. This site is addictive,though.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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As an amateur I liked it, especially the ending.
I'm really not one to rate others I feel, because I'm new here as well. I have a lot to learn. This site is addictive,though.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2009
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Computerlen, WELCOME to FS! I came here in November and was SO skittish to review. Ha! It takes a bit of time to feel the confidence. But it will happen. I will visit your profile and works today. Thank you very much for your kind and honest review. :-)) Sue
Comment from Joan E.
What a precise description of the disorder, and in rhyme no less. I am sorry you struggle with this pending sense of "Doom" and glad that modern medicine helps. You found/created a great sketch to accompany your poem.
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What a precise description of the disorder, and in rhyme no less. I am sorry you struggle with this pending sense of "Doom" and glad that modern medicine helps. You found/created a great sketch to accompany your poem.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2009
Comment from steevie
you are correct in these attacks seem to come out of no where but they are triggered by something in your brain ...what, I don't know
I have had these attacks but more often, they are much milder tahn what you describe
well done, Six
steve
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you are correct in these attacks seem to come out of no where but they are triggered by something in your brain ...what, I don't know
I have had these attacks but more often, they are much milder tahn what you describe
well done, Six
steve
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
Comment from NightWriter
"Panic Attack" is a well written poem that describes the attack beautifully. I think I may have experienced this myself a couple of times and I know some people who have too. Your poem explains it very well, with perfect rhythm and rhyming. Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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"Panic Attack" is a well written poem that describes the attack beautifully. I think I may have experienced this myself a couple of times and I know some people who have too. Your poem explains it very well, with perfect rhythm and rhyming. Well done.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009
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Perfect rhyming is perfect except for some big error in that last line! HA!! Thanks so much, NightWriter for your great review. I'm glad you liked it. Very much appreciated, Sue
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I noticed that last line too, but felt it somehow was different, so I overlooked it. The poem was beautiful!
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I'm just joking with you. That line was very much intended to be "off". The entire poem is rhyming while I'm attempting to make my "anxiety" go away; with precision. Then, (in the poem), I am so FRUSTRATED that the attack won't go away, I yell out that line. So, the line is intended not to rhyme to go along with the feeling of frustration. (and be off meter). Ha! Not gimmicky....just emphasis.
Glad you like the work, though. Thanks, friend.
Sue
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Very creative! :)