Meds.

Meds.

A Poem by Maggie Russell
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A semi-coherent rambling of the thoughts of a Borderline, depressed insomniac who has way too much time on her hands. AKA me.

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If I sleep, I wake up tired.
If I don't sleep, I just stare at my wall for what seems like hours.
Ever since they put me on these pills, my ability to feel has been seemingly nullified.
I think to myself, surely it's better than before though.
Though I'm not so sure.
Before, I felt. 
I felt too much.
I cried at the drop of a hat. 
I cried when left to my own thoughts for too long, inevitably they turned darker and darker and more morose.
I used to feel the swell of what it felt like to love someone so much it had physical repercussions.
I used to be able to feel ecstatic with only a moderate amount of effort.
It feels like someone's gone and flipped a switch.
I almost blame myself.
I want to gag every time I feel the pill slip down the back of my throat.
Everyone around me says I'm getting better, I'm rational, they can deal with me.
But at what cost?

© 2014 Maggie Russell


Author's Note

Maggie Russell
Merely venting my thoughts and ramblings.

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The best thing about a vent is the heat goes where it needs too.


I like this

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Maggie Russell

10 Years Ago

Thank you kindly :D I do love a good vent.

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Added on March 3, 2014
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Tags: pills, sick, mental, health, venting, rambling, thoughts, inner-self, feelings, emotions, antidepressants, medication

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Maggie Russell
Maggie Russell

Perth, Australia



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I'm a 23 year old Australian who is searching for her voice. I've always been creatively inclined and writing has been a pastime for over fifteen years. The main issue I have is staying motivated and .. more..

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