The Bipolar Mania
A poem about bipolar mania35 total reviews
Comment from jake cosmos aller
A powerful and moving poem about a widely misunderstood and common disorder that many people suffer from. Thanks for sharing and thanks for bringing this poem forward. I often tell people that Substack or Medium are platforms that are easy to use to promote your work to a broader audience
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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A powerful and moving poem about a widely misunderstood and common disorder that many people suffer from. Thanks for sharing and thanks for bringing this poem forward. I often tell people that Substack or Medium are platforms that are easy to use to promote your work to a broader audience
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Dawn Munro
As someone who has a friend who is bipolar (as is her daughter) I can tell you that your poem seems an excellent description, and it is beautifully poignant -- well done!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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As someone who has a friend who is bipolar (as is her daughter) I can tell you that your poem seems an excellent description, and it is beautifully poignant -- well done!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Dawn for a wonderful review and comments
Comment from Ulla
Hi Pam, I hear what you're saying, but to truly understand it is quite an impossible task as I've never suffered from anything like that. But you have my full attention and sympathy. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Hi Pam, I hear what you're saying, but to truly understand it is quite an impossible task as I've never suffered from anything like that. But you have my full attention and sympathy. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, ulla for a wonderful review and nice comments
Comment from Michele Harber
It takes a lot of courage to write about something so personal and so painful. I know a bit about bi-polar because my husband's best friend when he was growing up, the son of the person who brought my husband and me together, suffered from it.
While it may not seem like it, your physical disabilities may be working in your favor, as the manic phase can cause one to do fun but reckless things. Luckily, physical limitations preclude that. Writing is one of the fun things from which you're not precluded, to your benefit and that of your readers. I hope, as you do, that the crash, after this manic phase, never comes or, if it does, that it comes in a tolerable way.
Meanwhile, your poem explains bipolar disorder in a way that allows the average reader to understand not just the visible effects, but how they feel to the one going through them. Your poem is very visceral. That's hard enough to achieve, and yet you, as you do in all your poetry, manage it in excellent rhyme and rhythm.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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It takes a lot of courage to write about something so personal and so painful. I know a bit about bi-polar because my husband's best friend when he was growing up, the son of the person who brought my husband and me together, suffered from it.
While it may not seem like it, your physical disabilities may be working in your favor, as the manic phase can cause one to do fun but reckless things. Luckily, physical limitations preclude that. Writing is one of the fun things from which you're not precluded, to your benefit and that of your readers. I hope, as you do, that the crash, after this manic phase, never comes or, if it does, that it comes in a tolerable way.
Meanwhile, your poem explains bipolar disorder in a way that allows the average reader to understand not just the visible effects, but how they feel to the one going through them. Your poem is very visceral. That's hard enough to achieve, and yet you, as you do in all your poetry, manage it in excellent rhyme and rhythm.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Michelle for your usual thorough and encouraging review
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I have known several people with this disease and it is so difficult to deal with. Your poem does a good job describing what happens to a person in the midst of their mania phase. I applaud you for sharing it with your friends on Fanstory so that they can better understand the things you deal with. Nice job!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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I have known several people with this disease and it is so difficult to deal with. Your poem does a good job describing what happens to a person in the midst of their mania phase. I applaud you for sharing it with your friends on Fanstory so that they can better understand the things you deal with. Nice job!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for the extra star and your wonderful comments. You made my day.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this poem with us and highlighting bipolar. It is a disease that many people fact. I have a daughter in law, Crystal who battles with bipolar constantly. I am sure your poem will help many with this disease.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing this poem with us and highlighting bipolar. It is a disease that many people fact. I have a daughter in law, Crystal who battles with bipolar constantly. I am sure your poem will help many with this disease.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Barbara for your wonderful comments and nice rating
Comment from Rachelle Allen
It has to be so unsettling, not knowing which phase will inhibit your body and mind when. Is there ever a time when you're just even-keeled, when you're not either manic or depressive?
Thank you for opening up your soul to us this way. That can't have been easy, so I applaud you for your bravery. xo
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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It has to be so unsettling, not knowing which phase will inhibit your body and mind when. Is there ever a time when you're just even-keeled, when you're not either manic or depressive?
Thank you for opening up your soul to us this way. That can't have been easy, so I applaud you for your bravery. xo
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Rachelle For your wonderful comments and a nice review
Comment from patcelaw
I'm giving you a six on this because I am myself have suffered in the past from bipolar disorder. As of the last few years, I have been relatively free of the problem however I do have times when my mind seems to run too much during the night and don't get enough sleep. I am glad you shared this because I know there are a lot of other people out there who may identify with it as well. Patricia.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I'm giving you a six on this because I am myself have suffered in the past from bipolar disorder. As of the last few years, I have been relatively free of the problem however I do have times when my mind seems to run too much during the night and don't get enough sleep. I am glad you shared this because I know there are a lot of other people out there who may identify with it as well. Patricia.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I know I sent you my reply by private messaging, but the problem has been fixed, and I want to clear my queue.
Comment from Erika Whittle
Well if the writing helps you deal with things then that's a good thing. I once heard someone speak at my church at the time, about being bipolar. It was a long time ago so I don't remember most of it, just that I found it really interesting. She did mention that it was really hard to be bipolar in church because contrary to people's assumptions it wasn't just about a train of thought or state of mind. Being bipolar means there's a chemical imbalance in the brain and it takes real medication, not just scripture and self-help books, to deal with it.
First two lines in your poem stick out to me the most. I don't know why, it just hits deep. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Well if the writing helps you deal with things then that's a good thing. I once heard someone speak at my church at the time, about being bipolar. It was a long time ago so I don't remember most of it, just that I found it really interesting. She did mention that it was really hard to be bipolar in church because contrary to people's assumptions it wasn't just about a train of thought or state of mind. Being bipolar means there's a chemical imbalance in the brain and it takes real medication, not just scripture and self-help books, to deal with it.
First two lines in your poem stick out to me the most. I don't know why, it just hits deep. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for the extra star and your wonderful comments. I appreciate you.
Comment from Janet Foor
I am so sorry to hear that you suffer from this disease. Every day is hard on so many people but you have an uphill battle everyday that most of us do not.
Your poem is very well written and gives the reader a glimpse of your life.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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I am so sorry to hear that you suffer from this disease. Every day is hard on so many people but you have an uphill battle everyday that most of us do not.
Your poem is very well written and gives the reader a glimpse of your life.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Janet for your wonderful review