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MikkiMarie — Depression Isn't Real
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Published: 2015-11-02 19:01:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 685783; Favourites: 1662; Downloads: 0
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Depression isn’t true, my dearDepression isn’t real.
It’s just a silly tragedy
You’ve forced yourself to feel.
Anxiety is fake, my friend
You wonder why it’s there.
But others have it worse than you!
Stop forming false despair.
Cutting is dramatic, love,
It’s ugly, and it’s dumb.
Why not just get over it?
Is the attention fun?
Suicide is stupid, dear,
And selfish, if I may.
Get over yourself, darling,
Can you hear these things I say?
Why aren’t you replying, love?
Oh, where could you have gone?
I never meant to hurt you, love,
Did I say something wrong?
Why aren’t you replying, dear?
Depression isn’t true!
…
Oh, but yes it was, “my dear”...
Just maybe not for you.
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I think this is something more people should see, assuming they would understand the message. It was well written, and heartbreakingly true.
I began having suicidal thoughts in elementary school, before I even knew what suicide was. It didn't help that many people in my life thought the same way the main speaker in your poem does.
I take medication now, which helps. I'm actually very happy now, but I do find it odd that people sometimes shame me for taking it. What do they want from me? My brain is physically different from theirs.
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Creatively written and very beautiful. This poem is something that makes the reader think.
Each stanza addresses a different facet of depression that many people overlook. The message of this piece is clear and powerful.
It flows very well, especially in the last few verses. The final lines drive home the point that the author is trying to make, strongly emphasizing the message they were pushing.
In closing, this poem is excellently executed and can be read and understood by diverse audiences. Whether the reader has suffered through depression or not, this poetry can invoke strong feelings towards the issue.
Thank you. This piece was lovely to read.
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This is a really well written and original piece and I love it, it's a very true insight on people who are ignorant and judgemental and don't understand that depression is a very true and very real disorder; the way you pulled it off was splendid and the last two lines are so powerful. I haven't personally suffered with major depression but I have gone through some bad times, but I know people who have gone through serious depression and the people who mocked and judged them and this poem perfectly sums up everything about those people.
Ignorant. Sometimes you've got to dig deeper than the exterior to see someone's true feelings.
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Oh my gosh, this is amazing. I'm not as deep as I was before, but I wish I found this sooner! It perfectly captures what I needed to hear when I just started my depression. I'm a lot happier now, but thanks to you, you made my day better. It took me so long to find happiness after I fell, and if I heard this, it would affect me the entire day, maybe even forever. I just want to say thank you for uploading this. You are an amazing person, and don't forget that, Kitten. <3
~Delilah Kurayami
P.S. Just wondering, where did this poem come from? A friend who was depressed or something else?
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I will be honest here, this is my very first critique and I am definitely not an expert, but when I read this I felt I had to say that this poem is really beautiful, and really made me think. It is very clever and your meaning was portrayed expertly.
I really took meaning from it and I can easily say that this can easily be relate-able to many people out there, including me. This poem may be sad, but this is also unfortunately very true. Many people get the wrong idea about people who are depressed, which actually makes me pretty angry.
Thank you for posting this, it really is a beautiful piece of work.
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Somehow, this little poem helped me see the things in a more positive way.
I think this is a beautiful poem and somehow this means a lot to me. I read this on my phone while i ran away from home, and after reading this i turned around and went back home. If you wouldn't have wrote this i would still be out there running away from home.
So, thank you so much for writing this.
it helped me a lot and i'm sure that its gonna help a lot of other people as wel.
Keep up the good work.
love, Kit
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Well, coming from someone who deals with depression every daily, I have to say I am impressed. So often has it been that I have heard the ideas of the doubter from the tongues of my family, my friends... unable to accept how much certain things and event in life have and can affect my mood. Denial of a reality that offers absolutely no help or value to the person they are said too... until it is too late. You nailed it.
The words are simple enough to get the perspective across. With the Italicized last 2 lines and the adjusted perspective I would say it is clear that it is the depressive speaking and so the "..." is unnecessary, in my opinion.
The rhythm is good, the concept deep and touching. The ending to me is the very best part. It gives that hint of the unknowing if the depressive made that painful plunge along with a smidge of disbelief when there is no response which was well executed.
Although I have read several poem about this subject matter so, for me, originality suffered just a tad. However, I must say again that I do deal with depression and so that is probably why my I have the opinion on originality I do, since I have an interest in the subject matter.
Over all I really liked it. I felt it clarified the true attitude of the doubter and definitely related. Very good.
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There is nothing I love more than good poetry except God. I love to right poetry, and I can tell you are quite talented in writing. If this was a true poem however I would rate it higher. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and they are very real. Anxiety is like being paranoid to the extreme. You can't escape from worry and your constantly tense. Depression is like being empty. It is something the mind created, but it's hard to get over just like love. Over all this is a lovely piece that expresses a deep, meaningful opinion that everyone should savor.
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It's very beautiful! I love the way you wrote it, and it made me imagine the poem. The lovely sound I try to hear inside of the poem, it's just great! I just really wonder why I am always depressed from failures, but you helped me, A LOT!
This poem is a big stairway to optimism for me, and it feels so true, because at first, I thought depression was built only by a pile of sadness, but there are more things that are negative and build up depression.
I really want to share this to others, do you mind? I'll put credit to you, don't worry! And I expect a good compliment from them.
I just hope this poem helps others, too! Because "Depression is just tragedy and is something that forced you to feel"
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This is such a beautiful piece of art.
I think alot of people comment before even reading the whole thing... Which is kinda sad in my opinion.
This is SO true, it's almost painful for me. People seem to judge me all the time. They have no clue what depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts are. Just because you never experienced them, doesn't mean they aren't there.
Alot of people struggle with this every day. And I think you just made people see, and feel, that they aren't alone. Even though life can be hard, we gotta keep on going.
Look for the positive things in life, if you can. I probably sound like your average mom now, but I've been there, done that. Cutting used to give me peace, heck, sometimes still does. Who are others to judge? Sure, it isn't the best solution though.
Try to look for anything to make you happy. Listen some music, bake a cake, anything can work.
Cause tomorrow, there's another day. And people care about you. Even though you think they don't.
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I think this might be my favorite poem from you!
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AMAZING!!!! Being somebody who suffers from anxiety this is very deep! Great job!
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I developed depression after high school due to a family incident. It is very real, and it really sucks. It comes and goes, but at the same time, it never leaves. It's a fickle thing, really. It goes beyond the "just feeling sad". It's hopelessness, lack of interest/motivation/drive, things you normally enjoy you can't find enjoyable anymore. Mine seems to like to berate me with memories of stupid things I've said/done in my past. Not necessarily life-changing bad decisions, but just...comments to people, ways I behaved, thought processes...
It also acts like a black hole, sucking and devouring everything. I find myself drowning in all kinds of projects/hobbies/games/media because I'm trying so hard to satisfy the void, to be content with something, but it never works and I only end up hurting worse. The only thing that really does cure it is losing yourself in service to others. But the lack of motivation and drive effect comes in to play again. I feel so awkward and I don't like doing things alone. Yet when I'm given the opportunity for service projects with others, I turn it down and find excuses...it's just a vicious cycle
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I thought... no one could relate... thank you for putting it into words!
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Depression is a hell of a thing friend, read some of your journal and just wanted to say, keep up the good work. It might not be my cup of tea but do it for you, it's ok to selfish sometimes. DA is a place where I can see the work of people far more talented than myself.
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I don't think it's selfish to make art because I want to, it's selfish to make art to try and get attention from others. The age of Social Media has been pushing that glorified popularity image and instant gratificcation, it's really hard not to get caught up in it. Personally, I am the kind of person who likes to be alone with just a few close people. Yet I've been finding myself wanting that attention that other internet sensations get, even though when I get a small taste of that I immediately overwhelm.
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This poem is beautiful and so nicely written!
(...it reminds me of something I wrote a few months ago: Your simple world )
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This is amazing you are a great writer
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I agree with you
When I was in middle school, people make fun of me of what I believe in, play the "Hey, he/she likes you" game, touched me then wipe their finger off to someone else, and tell me I have the " Aurora touch" (yes, that's my name.) I feel like a disease in that school. Also, someone in my family was upset and yelling at everyone for example the house is not clean (even tho she just as guilty as everyone else.) Their are a few things that keeps me a float:
1: The internet, I met my people in a game which we Role play most of the time and have a connection with. Sadly, we haven't spoken for months now, probably a year now.
2: My family, when that person gets angry starts to yell at people, I go to my Aunt's room for comfort. Plus they are loving people and trolls.
3: Self-harm, I sometimes punch myself at school to release anger towards myself, the other reason is a stupid way to threaten someone. "IF YOU WON'T ME ALONE THEN I'LL PUNCH MYSELF" type of mentality.
Around the age of 12, A friend from the internet, acts the way your poem betrays; someone who's "depressed" and she wants to "kill" herself. I tried to comfort her but she won't budge. Through out the times when she does this, I think " make her listen to www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxSmhD… , it'll shut her up." I did not tho because she could ACTUALLY kill herself.
It was in the past tho, even if I lost couple of friends, I gain more from both traditional school and a trade school. The family member found someone she likes, while makes her more happy, less likely to yell, and apologize to me for once, I don't get that a lot. I even have cooking lessons with my sister-in-law.
I do act immaturely from time to time, but overall, I'm happy/neutral.
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love this
and it's so true
wow..
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to be completely honest i DID almost angrily stop reading (until i saw those last two lines), but it does ring true, strong topic and amazing writing
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Amazing, I love how it's written. It flows nicely. Nice job and keep up the good work.
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This definitely strikes deep. I mentioned to my parents once that I was dealing with depression... they seemed to attribute it to emotional lows, but for me it's so much more than that. On the surface, yes, it is an emotional low, but under that... in my thoughts... it's torture... I don't want to go into the specifics, but sometimes my thoughts scare me... I have plenty of good times, sure, but depression still returns... makes life feel pointless, torturous, worthless... And I hate when those thoughts return, cycle, and won't stop.
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I was really mad
And then I wasnt
And then I just wanted to give you a hug
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Yeah, it is so true, even the closest ones dare to say such words.
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This really makes an impact. An inspired way of putting across the non-understanding of this condition many people have.
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My right eye oozed one tiny little drop of tear after I finished reading lol
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This sounds just like my mother and step-father.
None of these are "tangible" or "physically obvious" disorders, therefore, they just can't be as bad. "You just have to try harder! Put your mind to it! Pray! It'll all go away and you'll get better without any medical help!"
Beautiful poem. Thank you.
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This is a nice poem but depression is very real. It's an uplifting poem tho.
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depression IS real. If you never suffered from it, which seems you don't, you have no clue what you are talking about. There is also a big difference between feeling down and a real depression. Something alot of people don't even know. Depression can even be a real diagnosis, so how is it not real? It's just as real as autism.
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I said it was real. I'd know because I'm generally dealing with it.
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sorry, i read wrong T_T forgive me D:
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Please read description (:
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