Schizophrenia

Acrostic

Strange dreams blend with reality. A true
Compliments toward rejection. 
Haunted by
Irrational voices;
Zoomed.
Outrageously tortured. Presents
Paranoid delusions, as well as
Hallucinations. Then, consciousness;
Run, seceded. Became
Extremely dried. So
Noticeable and rapid. 
Ironic, yet dramatic.
A pure self-imposed isolation.

Reviews

[Justsimplyjulia]

The dreadful schizophrenia.... a disease that is also known as being "crazy." But in a way, I'm curious as to wonder if schizophrenia is in fact a disease, or something more... something far more supernatural.... Well, that's just my opinion....
A wonderful write, enjoyed this piece.
-Dragon

[Brittany Zedalis]

Schizophrenia is a really scary thing. I watched a video in a psychology class about a machine that was developed to show cops an example of what schizophrenics see so they know how to deal with them better, and it was pretty terrifying. You did great on this piece.

[a schizophrenic writer]

I am a paranoid schizophrenic, and I just think you did an excellent job with this poem.

[Kuandio]

A short but powerful poem. I know a few people with schizophrenia, some very well. It has always been a mystery to me the exact nature and origins of this mental illness, but at the same time, I think almost everyone has a little bit. Your poem captures a certain split in the mind, from reality to unreality, back and forth. I liked "compliments toward rejection", “zoomed” and also the last line, “A pure self-imposed isolation”, even though I’m not sure that’s entirely true. Good job.

[FlatLineBeauty]

That's a good way to describe it to others who don't really understand. xo Winter

[Antoñyo]

You mentioned "showing empathy." Without going into great detail, I've had just about the most experience one can have (outside of family possibly) dealing with a person that suffers from Schizophrenia, and I have to say it was the most devastating and mentally-exhausting experience of my life. Knowing of it, reading about or even seeing it briefly cannot begin to compare to being completely immersed in the various aspects of everything associated with it...
I thank you for writing and posting this strong-written and necessary piece.

[Shirley Wontas]

I couldn't be more agree with you. Thank you for taking time reviewing my work. I truly appreciate it. :)

[Antoñyo]

No, truly, thank you

[Shane Mohamed]

I've seen a paranoid schizophrenic in the mental health facility before; he was a reck. I laughed when I first saw him, but over time I came into grips with his conditions. I suffer from several psychological ailments myself, but no schizophrenia (thank God), so I know how it feels when the so called functioning normal folks don't comprehend the mental conditions, especially when they're family. And that is what attracted me into choosing this piece from your other works.

[Shirley Wontas]

I understand what your point is. I suffer from several psychological ailments too so it broke my heart looking at the reality how normal people often underestimate the impact of mental illness to the patients life. That's why I wrote this poem, in the hope the more people understand the more they can further showing empathy. Thank you for taking time reviewing this piece of mine, Shane. I really appreciate it.

[Shane Mohamed]

Schizophrenia is dire mental disease, and the chaos is the patient doesn't even realize that he's afflicted. Speaking of paranoia, OCD carries the same symptoms. You've done a great job describing the ailment and the exacerbations it manifests. Thank you for sharing Shirley.

[Shirley Wontas]

True. They often take rejection not only from others but also from them self. And the sad thing is the fact that not many people can understand the manner of treating schizophrenic person... :(

[SyberRose]

Nicely done...a sad mental illness and I had loved ones who had this illness and you described it well.

[Shirley Wontas]

Oh Rose..so sorry to hear that..

[Horizons]

I'm thrilled to know the full form of that word. It's a nice way to let other know about it. You've well defined the meaning of the word. I got something new from here to learn. Thanks for sharing the piece here on the site with other to show your talent.

[Shirley Wontas]

Thank you for the nice review on my work, H. And I'm glad I could help you figure out something new through my words.. :)