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Denial - Refusing to face the unpleasant truth
by Stuart Ross McCallum → (All Poetry by Stuart Ross McCallum)
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Refusing to accept that you have depression is a highly dangerous state to be in.

 

 

Denial - Refusing to face the unpleasant truth

 

I know I suffer from depression
but it wasn't always that way.
Denial played a major role, and I
falsely believed that I was in control.

The longer I denied the simple truth,
the stronger depression became.

My life was sliding and I had lost my way,
depression and it's ugly, sinister power,
left me feeling blue and heading for my darkest day.

I felt worthless, a man with no value,
believing there was no place in this world for me.
I felt strangled, desperately hoping to be free.

Today, denial has lost all power, unable to control. With acceptance I feel safer now, knowing my state of mind will improve,
this shortens the bout, soon happy again, and no longer feeling blue.

Thank you, for taking the time to read: 'Denial'.....If you can see yourself please don't struggle alone. Leave your pride and dignity and try something new, tell someone how you truly feel, you are not alone!

 

 

 



 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Denial - Refusing to face the unpleasant truth"
Reviewed by Joel Sattler
Reviewed on January 7, 2010
hang in there


'change your environment'


!

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on August 29, 2009
Here's hoping your struggle is behind you. Patrick

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on October 9, 2008
You are doing a good service Stuart. Trust me, your words are making a difference in people's lives. All the best. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Carol Mitchell
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Stuart,

You are not alone. Sometimes all of us wealthy, rich poor or not have to face the down side of life. That affliction is an essential part of life. Your poetry moved me because I read your book a second time and realized; truly that if it's not one thing it will certainly be another. We are survivors.

Reviewed by Denise Edwards
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Wow, Stuart, dido! I,too, suffer from depression, and newly rising from it's darkness. Bless you for naming it for what it is. It's like waking from a long nightmare, but now we see the light! don't you just fell so alive now? I do! Bless you, Stuart, and everyone who has been down this dark road. Great messege in this. Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on September 30, 2008
I have suffered from depression; not a fun place to be. However, I've learned to deal with it by writing, and by relying on the Lord, counting the many blessings I have in comparison to a lot of other people. All of a sudden, my life doesn't look so bad!! Great write full of honesty and truth; well done, Stuart!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Thanks for the review on my story; much appreciated! :D

Reviewed on September 29, 2008
Acceptance is the first step toward feeling better. An honest and well penned poem.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 27, 2008
You deal with a most important topic within your verses, Stuart. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Tony Jenkins
Reviewed on September 27, 2008
Dear Stuart.

I have been there, for me the 1st step was recognising and admitting.

I was lucky to have family and friends pull me through. To this day I keep an eye on the triggers and talk about it.

As you are aware, Australia has Beyond Blue and various other palces for help.

I would like to take the time to thank the community leaders for recognsing depressioin is major concern and treatable, and the celebrites who donate their time to promote a wonderful cause.

Take care Tony

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on September 25, 2008
Hi Stuart:

Thank you for such a wonderful gem of a poem!!! I should save this one in the library. It speaks to me!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2008
Oh my, this is wonderful writing..well done sweet man...be well and safe ..Hugsssss

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Wow... sure do recognize some of those symptons, as I'm certain do others... Thankfully, many of us have found ways to deal with them...and I sure am glad you are getting thru those days too...
lindalaw

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
You are a beautiful man Stuart with an open, honest heart. I am of the belief that we need to face our demons head on and recognize what is....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by David Delaney
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Wonderful writing mate, its so true one does not have to suffer alone, asking for help is like climbing a mountain, but once you make the decision & reach that peak the rewards are boundless, I know cause I went through & still a little sometimes with my darling wife.

your mate Dave.

Reviewed by stan nassano
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
[in 2002 i went through an interferon induced depression ,but depression is depression i tired 3 anti -depressants befoe one worked it got me over the hump..hope your over the hump.....good luck
stan

Reviewed by Randy Camp
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Glad you are winning Stuart....Write On

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Hi Stuart,your poem speaks of wisedom that people should indeed take into consideration.The reason why some people are in denial because sadly people are very judgemental and they will look at a person in a different way where they see them as an "outcast" instead of helping them out.Its important that we help and care for them,but most importantly we should be good listeners.Being a good listener is more than just using your ears.Its about listening to your heart and being able to communicate with them on a spiritual,emotional and mental level.I just wish that people who are judgemental would open their minds and just accept people's problems instead of looking down at their noses at them as if they are not good enough.Maybe people wouldn't be in denial with their depression.

Another reason why people are denial because they want to look "weak or vulnerable". Superman was weak when Lex Luthor gave him that kryptonite.It just makes people become more human which is something that people will respect a lot.That's my take on it.I enjoy reading this poem and your message,take good care of yourself


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