The Bipolar Mania
A poem about bipolar mania35 total reviews
Comment from Natureschild
Hi Pamusart, I am sorry to hear of your affliction. Your poem explores the struggle with racing thoughts and the impact of bipolar disorder on your mental state. The battle with persistent, intrusive thoughts that disturb sleep and concentration must be very upsetting.
I am going to nit-pick here with reference to the final line of your poem. I know the word 'mania' has 3 syllables, and this satisfies the 8 syllable meter of your poem. However, reading it aloud, it seems short and jars a bit. Perhaps consider a word with 3 strong syllables, like 'craziness' or 'horror show'. Suggested line; "until this craziness is through" - just a thought.
Thank you for sharing. - Terry
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Hi Pamusart, I am sorry to hear of your affliction. Your poem explores the struggle with racing thoughts and the impact of bipolar disorder on your mental state. The battle with persistent, intrusive thoughts that disturb sleep and concentration must be very upsetting.
I am going to nit-pick here with reference to the final line of your poem. I know the word 'mania' has 3 syllables, and this satisfies the 8 syllable meter of your poem. However, reading it aloud, it seems short and jars a bit. Perhaps consider a word with 3 strong syllables, like 'craziness' or 'horror show'. Suggested line; "until this craziness is through" - just a thought.
Thank you for sharing. - Terry
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
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You're welcome
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Pan,
I have bipolar disorder too. Everybody's experience with this "illness@ is different. For the most part, I enjoy my manic phase. I cab write better, but my racing thoughts impede me a little as I cannot write as fast as my thoughts. I feel euphoric for no particular reason. Eight years ago, though, I was hyper-manic and tried suicide. I'm glad to be a survivor.
Your poem spoke to me. In eloquent words you describe by polar to a T.
Tonight I read a story written by Rachelle, and its lesson can be: in life you might want to be one thing, but circumstances lead you to a better, more fulfilling lot.
You're an exceptional writer, and maybe this is your lot.
Bipolar robs people of their dreams sometimes, but there's always another door to be opened.
I don't want to steal the thunder of your work; but I had to comment on it; it made me realize that I'm not alone in dealing with bipolar.
Good luck, Pam!
Cindy
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Pan,
I have bipolar disorder too. Everybody's experience with this "illness@ is different. For the most part, I enjoy my manic phase. I cab write better, but my racing thoughts impede me a little as I cannot write as fast as my thoughts. I feel euphoric for no particular reason. Eight years ago, though, I was hyper-manic and tried suicide. I'm glad to be a survivor.
Your poem spoke to me. In eloquent words you describe by polar to a T.
Tonight I read a story written by Rachelle, and its lesson can be: in life you might want to be one thing, but circumstances lead you to a better, more fulfilling lot.
You're an exceptional writer, and maybe this is your lot.
Bipolar robs people of their dreams sometimes, but there's always another door to be opened.
I don't want to steal the thunder of your work; but I had to comment on it; it made me realize that I'm not alone in dealing with bipolar.
Good luck, Pam!
Cindy
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I know I already sent my reply to you by private messaging. But the problem of not being able to reply to reviews has been fixed.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Pam, today you wrote something brave. I hope the racing thoughts will soon subside. Your poem is filled with good descriptive writing, and I think that it can/will help others who are trying to understand what Bi-Polar is and how it affects the person. Well done; well said.
Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Hi Pam, today you wrote something brave. I hope the racing thoughts will soon subside. Your poem is filled with good descriptive writing, and I think that it can/will help others who are trying to understand what Bi-Polar is and how it affects the person. Well done; well said.
Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from QC Poet
To be affected by such up and down mood swings must be difficult to deal with such extreme feelings that might spiral out of control must be concerning for all who experience those feelings. Hope you stay in the reading, rating and writing mode your post can inspire many to take up this hobby for healing purposes. Thanks for Sharing your information on this issue
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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To be affected by such up and down mood swings must be difficult to deal with such extreme feelings that might spiral out of control must be concerning for all who experience those feelings. Hope you stay in the reading, rating and writing mode your post can inspire many to take up this hobby for healing purposes. Thanks for Sharing your information on this issue
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Your poem was very descriptive and well written. I liked the information at the bottom. My mom had bipolar disorder. I just wrote a story about my life with her. I haven't posted it yet. My mom was mostly depressed. Good job on your poem.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Your poem was very descriptive and well written. I liked the information at the bottom. My mom had bipolar disorder. I just wrote a story about my life with her. I haven't posted it yet. My mom was mostly depressed. Good job on your poem.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from GWHARGIS
We have several patients in the pharmacy who are diagnosed bipolar. They are up an friendly one day and then the next time they come in, they barely speak. It's a helpless feeling, I'm sure. This was very educational. Helps me relate to them in their struggle. Gretchen
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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We have several patients in the pharmacy who are diagnosed bipolar. They are up an friendly one day and then the next time they come in, they barely speak. It's a helpless feeling, I'm sure. This was very educational. Helps me relate to them in their struggle. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Shanbreen
Pam, I don't know how to review this poem. You are so amazingly brave to write something so personal. Is this some sort of multiple personality syndrome? The amazing thing is you know about it and still handle it so positively. Are you being treated for this mania?
BTW, Your rhyming poem is very well written.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Pam, I don't know how to review this poem. You are so amazingly brave to write something so personal. Is this some sort of multiple personality syndrome? The amazing thing is you know about it and still handle it so positively. Are you being treated for this mania?
BTW, Your rhyming poem is very well written.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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No it is not multiple personalities. Just different mental outlooks within the same person. Yes, I am being treated for it and I am doing very well.
Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Thesis
Your notes and poem describe your condition well. I can't even imagine what you experience on a daily basis. It sounds frightening to think that your thoughts take control of your mood and ability to become depressed so easily.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Your notes and poem describe your condition well. I can't even imagine what you experience on a daily basis. It sounds frightening to think that your thoughts take control of your mood and ability to become depressed so easily.
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 Begin Again
My heart breaks for you. My oldest daughter (who passed) was a manic and bi=polar. Life was a real roller coaster. Either she was as happy as a lark or as evil as one can be. She didn't have the depression as much and she worked in the medical field. But she took a lot of vengeance out on me. Probably because she knew I would forgive her regardless. I will keep you in my thoughts always and hope that you can find control with it.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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My heart breaks for you. My oldest daughter (who passed) was a manic and bi=polar. Life was a real roller coaster. Either she was as happy as a lark or as evil as one can be. She didn't have the depression as much and she worked in the medical field. But she took a lot of vengeance out on me. Probably because she knew I would forgive her regardless. I will keep you in my thoughts always and hope that you can find control with it.
Hugs, Carol
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 Monica Chaddick
I think you did a really good job on this description. I, too, am bipolar, so I completely understand what you mean. I definitely think you should write about the other side of it, as well.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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I think you did a really good job on this description. I, too, am bipolar, so I completely understand what you mean. I definitely think you should write about the other side of it, as well.
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