Bipolar

I see her when I come alive in the morning every day.

I see you after I have never slept many days as well.

 

Sometimes she moves very fast and has excessive amounts to say.

Sometimes you seem drained, no energy to expel.

 

Many times she is locked inside her own mind.

Many times you don't realize thoughts floating in my head.

 

Other times she seems to remain steps behind.

Other times you jest and pick apart the words I have said.

 

She's never the same person that I first met.

Would you tell him the pills can only do so much?

 

She always says words that she will regret.

Tell him I'm not using this disease as a crutch.

 

Tell her there's not much more I can take.

 

Why don't you tell me yourself?

 

When I see you change I feel my heart ache.

 

Can't you just see her for herself?

Reviews

[Kitty]

Jenn,
5 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder... and God granted me healing. It was a very hard time for me prior to the diagnosis, I didnt understand my ups and downs.. so I certainly understand this piece very well..
The highs are wonderful(including the shopping sprees)
but the Lows took me to cold floors, late at night, with pills in my stomach...

You captured this disease of the mind, and soul very well..

God bless,
Melba

[ROSALIND]

Oh when will this all end with Kelly she is unwell with her bipolar..........it's difficult to get the right support.............
Living with it is hell...........but its worse for the person stuck in their prison hole....i very emotional write ...........

[justjenn_2u]

It never ends

[Kari]

my dads bipolar too

[J. James Reider]

I think this is a terrific piece depicting the everyday struggles that go with being bipolar... I especially appreciate the line "will you tell him the pills can only do so much"... being bipolar myself I know that the people around me expect me to be all better and not show any signs of being bipolar when I am on medication but that is not always the case... you've done a wonderful job with this subject!

[Mr. Lopez]

A very scary reality for many as you already know. I like the way that "she" refers to herself in a third person ."She always says words that she will regret." Bipolar or not...these words hold true to us all. No one is perfect and that is the beauty of humanity. Hold tight because this life has many a bumpy road. Very nice work.

[An owl on the moon]

So powerful. You open doors so others can see another world beyond. Such a depth of understanding and expression.

[Nicole Clarice Anna Wie..]

wow. what a wonderfully written piece you have here! i enjoyed this from start to finish. as i was reading i felt so much power, so much emotion spilling over your words. amazing.

[Joseph - Michael]

You wrote it so strange, yet interesting. At first, I thought I was reading about the MPD (Multi-Personal Disorder) but it's about the Bi-Polar, which I don't know anything about it that well. I've known quite a few people who have it. But, still, I'm not really fimilar with it. From the sound of it, it had to be really depressing for you and the others who have one

Anyway, it's a real great writing you got there and, somehow, I just had to add it to my list...

[Murphy]

A deep expression, giving a realistic view of bipolar. I applaud with Julies featured review... thanks for turning this into positive energy and sharing it with us all. Great job!

[THE BLACK SEAL]

very nicely done