Schizophrenia ( The Horror) (poem) by Linda M Hill on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Donna Guerrant (Reader)

Reviewed on October 2, 2017

As,i go back through my moms reviews, i couldn't help but notice some negative comments by individuals who have NOT lived this type of life. Yes it is a HORROR when you lived with this type of person. So before you get on here commenting like you're a professional. (Indeed your not) live that life first. No one needs a lecture about it,my self and my mother (rip mom love you) lived it. So we know all about the disease.

Reviewed by the phantom pheonix (Reader)

Reviewed on February 8, 2003

Wow this schizophrenia poem is Wow so powerfully scary taht was so cool!!! WOW!! you did a great job on this one

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on August 27, 2002

Im numb. My beloved son, Adam, is a paranoid schizophrenic. It belongs out in the open so we can erase the stigma of ALLL mental illnesses. Alas, Adam turned his attacks inward and hurt himself, not others. After years of agony he is on the right meds and learning to subdue the voices. It is incurable but with treatment, these many good people can learn to cope. They will never be free of them, however. He is a real hero of mine.. it is never easy. Thank god your daughter escaped from someone who I truly hope is seeking help. Thank you for writing such an eloquent and precisely accurate picture of a horror of an illness. My best to you and she. katy, a friend.

Reviewed by Ross Ostrander

Reviewed on July 6, 2002

very well written! This poem just touches on the subject that most of us will never understand, the human mind. Very glad to know that your daughter is now fine and hope that anyone with a person that has this, will be safe.

Reviewed by Donna Long

Reviewed on June 27, 2002

HI Mama, I read the poem, and you did a great job, Maybe this poem will help others out there that was in the same situation as i was,, thanks mama Love your Daughter Donna

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on June 26, 2002

Your love makes you a marvelous empath

Reviewed by Kala Starkey (Reader)

Reviewed on June 24, 2002

Stunning beyond believe, that was the most intense poem I've read in a long time. You'vegot some amazing talent. Amazing!

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

Linda,
There is not much that I could add that hte other's have not said. All I can do, is tell you that I was reading this, thinking you must have been very close to this person to know the feelings, and get us to know them as well!!!!!! I am in awe of this piece, it is breathtaking, and speaks for the many voices that go unheard. Thank you for putting a piece like this out there!!!!!

Hugs,
Maria
xoxoxo

Reviewed by Tomas Ughdair (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

Hi Linda,
Very powerful well written portrayal of a fear a lot of people experience,living with or close to some one with this condition.
As you say that person is seldom aware of their condition,what is appalling is the different attitudes towards these poor people
in different countries.
Morchuis

Reviewed by Tomas Ughdair (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

The mind can wreck our lives. Glad she came through.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

excellent poem... schizophrenia is a disease that manifests from bio-chemical disruptions as well as spiritual inadequacies...

Reviewed by Chris Stevens (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

a wonderful powerful piece..... filled with the terror... the fear of the unknown.. what will they do... what is going on...
hugs,
Chris

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on June 23, 2002

Thanks for letting us into this part of your world. Wonderful write.

Reviewed by Lee Garrett

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Insightful and inventive. An excellent read.

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Wow wow wow Wow .... Hey ... Linda ...

Great Great indeed ... What is this ? simply wonderful ... I'm now sure u deserve the 100% credit ... I am proud of u my dear friend ... Really so so so proud of u ... Ur dedication to ur family ... mainly ur hubby ... ur Kids and ur Grand Kids are really wonderful .. I can read ur heart from the poems u write ... Really wonderful my dear friend ... keep it UP .. and keeep urself Hi Fy in all ur work ...

Wish u all happiness and Love

With regards
Sanil

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Linda, you have the rare ability of looking at things that happen to others through their eyes. You have my respect and affection in all your work. I have a strong attraction to you and your writing. Love Bill

Reviewed by Michelle Carroll (Reader)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

As a nurse, your depiction of what occurs is very real. Exquiste job! Very vivid, awesome flow.

Reviewed by Eileen

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Linda everything you write is exceptional because it's like it's you it's happening to. You sure have a gift for this. You make us feel it too. Well done!

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

the visual effects I got from this were fantastic! No one should have to suffer like this. I am so glad your daughter has found someone decent, and your mind at rest.

Reviewed by D. Enise

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

This Touched me to tears!! Thank Goodness your daughter was not harmed!!
I know about this all to well..So very tragic and heartbreaking for "everyone" involoved!!! They do not know, that is true, and they do feel tremendous pain that you so perfectly explained! And the pain and fear of those around them!
OUTSTANDING Write!!!
~Jen

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

6-22-02

I Had Gun Held . back of my head, via 2 Illegal Mexicanos Holding me up Twice --
As No Fear I Simply Thot Why Not Joke with them As All they Want $$$$$___ Not My Time To Go,i.e. Greed Our USA Government Escalates, Violates Humnanity No Just Cause
So, Crimminals Will become, Those Skitzos
Will Befall Some, But__Learn, To Teach Not To Look Back But, The Reason Why Within__SIN!

TRASK

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

I can feel this poem. Nice write Linda!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

(((((HUGS))))) to you and your daughter...what a terrifying experience for both of you. I'm glad y'all are doing better. Terrific write! (((HUGS))) Love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

As you so well have described, schizophrenia is not a horror for them, rather it is that for those who are not as yet diagnosed with the disorder. Schizophrenics do not know they are schizophrenic until labeled as such. Schizophrenia, essentially, is the inability to feel and connect with others. It is basically a split between the feeling component and the thinking component of the brain. Medicated they can interact with others so that they are not a source of fear to the community if they must function in a community. Most wander off and die if they can possibly do so. They used to function as the Shaman of the tribal culture and still do in many areas where fear do not rule logic. For more correct information, you are welcome to email me. I have studied it for years and am gifted in understanding their plight because I am a Shaman, or so I've been told. There is so much mis-information about this disorder that they are today's catatonic shadow walkers. many are born that way and it is not noticed until about the age of 14 because of the present diagonistic criteria of the DSM.

Reviewed by Vicky Jeter

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Linda, I applaude you in this piece with deep empathy and apprciation. I appreciate most that you managed to come from inspiration in your daughters experience, yet write with feeling accuracy from the perspective of the Schytzophrenic. There are countless influences that lend toward the development and manifestation of Schytzophrenia that are deeply rooted, like way back, in our larger society demands fostering increased isolationism and less
quality time for communal intimacy which nurtures sound physiological and psych-social development. I pray with you, and also that we get a grip on this at a societal level to begin to change the course of the devlopment of being Human.

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

Powerfully written! And, I agree about praying for the people who are so afflicted and for their families, as well. I'm glad that your daughter has a happier life now!!

Reviewed by Scada (Reader)

Reviewed on June 22, 2002

I can feel the terror in this poem. I'm glad that your daughter is safe. Great write,

Scada