Helpless
Frustrated and...15 total reviews
Comment from To Write Is To Live
Thank you for sharing your deepest personal experiences with your son, Erik, and schizophrenia.
Your words touched me deeply, and I can only imagine the feelings of helplessness, guilt, and blaming yourself for your son's condition.
My daughter is autistic and has bi-polar disorder, and we struggle as a family with her condition. My wife and I, especially, have had to remind our daughter that she is an individual of great worth, and just because she has a mental illness, her mental illness does not have her. I am sure you have done the same for Erik!
I can tell you from experience that being her voice to health professionals when she was suffering episodes was essential to ensuring she received the care she needed and deserved. It is at times exhausting, but it is also wholly necessary, to insist on the proper level of care that will keep her safe and healthy! Your stanza about meds is especially important. We had to try different medicines until we found the right one. In the beginning of our drug search, some drugs made her so thirsty, others made her so sleepy, others made her turn into a zombie. You know Erik best, so your opinions on Erik's best treatment possibilities carry the most weight.
May you have the serenity to accept and unconditionally love Erik as he is now, this minute; may you have the strength and courage to advocate for Erik each day; and my you have the wisdom to accept wholeheartedly all the blessings and challenges Erik brings with him daily!
Blessings and prayers to you and Erik, Boogienights.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thank you for sharing your deepest personal experiences with your son, Erik, and schizophrenia.
Your words touched me deeply, and I can only imagine the feelings of helplessness, guilt, and blaming yourself for your son's condition.
My daughter is autistic and has bi-polar disorder, and we struggle as a family with her condition. My wife and I, especially, have had to remind our daughter that she is an individual of great worth, and just because she has a mental illness, her mental illness does not have her. I am sure you have done the same for Erik!
I can tell you from experience that being her voice to health professionals when she was suffering episodes was essential to ensuring she received the care she needed and deserved. It is at times exhausting, but it is also wholly necessary, to insist on the proper level of care that will keep her safe and healthy! Your stanza about meds is especially important. We had to try different medicines until we found the right one. In the beginning of our drug search, some drugs made her so thirsty, others made her so sleepy, others made her turn into a zombie. You know Erik best, so your opinions on Erik's best treatment possibilities carry the most weight.
May you have the serenity to accept and unconditionally love Erik as he is now, this minute; may you have the strength and courage to advocate for Erik each day; and my you have the wisdom to accept wholeheartedly all the blessings and challenges Erik brings with him daily!
Blessings and prayers to you and Erik, Boogienights.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading and for your kind words and understanding. It is a struggle when someone you love suffers and you are limited in what you can do. But my son and your daughter are extraordinarily precious and beautiful people, and the love is overwhelming. I wish your daughter and family all the best, as God watches over you all. Thank you again.
Comment from AprilViolet
I felt this deep within my soul. I know many people with mental illness and it is so hard to watch them go through this. Im sure you are a wonderful mother and your son is lucky to have you!
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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I felt this deep within my soul. I know many people with mental illness and it is so hard to watch them go through this. Im sure you are a wonderful mother and your son is lucky to have you!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you for being so kind and understanding. :)
Comment from RShipp
'Relying on nurses and doctors to know,
just the right combo of drugs that he needs.
To quiet the voices, that numb up his mind,
as I sit helpless, my heart inside bleeds.'
Wow! Dead on about the feelings of the loved on wanting to care but unable to do much of anything!
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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'Relying on nurses and doctors to know,
just the right combo of drugs that he needs.
To quiet the voices, that numb up his mind,
as I sit helpless, my heart inside bleeds.'
Wow! Dead on about the feelings of the loved on wanting to care but unable to do much of anything!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you for taking time to read my poem, I really appreciate it.
Comment from Rashanna Popoola
I'm sorry to read of your son's illness and I understand the difficulties with it. I think this writing was a good way of a Mother's deep concern for her son. I thought that the writer expressed her emotions so deeply that I read it over again. Thank You for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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I'm sorry to read of your son's illness and I understand the difficulties with it. I think this writing was a good way of a Mother's deep concern for her son. I thought that the writer expressed her emotions so deeply that I read it over again. Thank You for sharing
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you. I wrote this a couple of nights ago when things weren't going well...venting I guess. Thanks again for reading.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Frustrated and...
Helpless
Hello, anonymous,
I'm bipolar so I understand how difficult is to live with someone with a mental disease, for me and my family. schizophrenia is different than what I have but the challenge is similar. Well done. I would add a hotline number.
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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Frustrated and...
Helpless
Hello, anonymous,
I'm bipolar so I understand how difficult is to live with someone with a mental disease, for me and my family. schizophrenia is different than what I have but the challenge is similar. Well done. I would add a hotline number.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more
800-273-8255
we (can not) see, {cannot}
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and for the holiness number. I'll add it on. I appreciate you reading my poem.
Comment from WriterHeather
This is very well written. It's very heartbreaking and made me cry. I think you will do very well in the contest. Thank you for being brave enough to share your experiences. Good luck! Have a blessed day!
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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This is very well written. It's very heartbreaking and made me cry. I think you will do very well in the contest. Thank you for being brave enough to share your experiences. Good luck! Have a blessed day!
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading and understanding. It's awesome to get this great review. :)
Comment from estory
This was really moving. I could feel the pain in your voice through your words in this poem. You had these great pictures of two people torn apart but this malady, these faceless voices that tear the person you love into pieces and leave him isolated in that darkened room where you can't seem to reach him. The pain and the frustration just throb in this poem. estory
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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This was really moving. I could feel the pain in your voice through your words in this poem. You had these great pictures of two people torn apart but this malady, these faceless voices that tear the person you love into pieces and leave him isolated in that darkened room where you can't seem to reach him. The pain and the frustration just throb in this poem. estory
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading, we just take things one day at a time, it's a struggle but my son is doing OK right now. I appreciate you reviewing my poem.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
Good depiction of mental illness. Only those that go through and witness it first hand understand how difficult it is. Helpless is the perfect word to describe it . So hard when you want to help them but can't.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Good depiction of mental illness. Only those that go through and witness it first hand understand how difficult it is. Helpless is the perfect word to describe it . So hard when you want to help them but can't.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thanks for reading. It's a struggle everyday to keep my son going. Thank you for the review and your kind words.
Comment from Chelle_GH
Oh my... Written excellently... The image used is a perfect match to describe it.
I felt the mother's unconditional love & that feeling of helplessness. Strong feeling exuded...
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Oh my... Written excellently... The image used is a perfect match to describe it.
I felt the mother's unconditional love & that feeling of helplessness. Strong feeling exuded...
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading. I wrote this after a particularly bad day with Erik. I appreciate your kind words.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This sounds like a nightmare and you brought the plight of someone with a terrible mental illness here and living a normal life is almost impossible without a balance of good medication. Much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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This sounds like a nightmare and you brought the plight of someone with a terrible mental illness here and living a normal life is almost impossible without a balance of good medication. Much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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They just changed his meds again, I'm hopeful that things will improve. Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem.
