Patricia Leduc Poet Free verse

Pills

With every pill I take… I lose a little of myself
It almost makes my life bearable
With every pill I take… my mind borders on insanity
It almost makes my life bearable
With every pill I take
I break with reality
Pop another pill
It will never make my life bearable
Pop another pill 
Just in case...


(The side effect of prescribed medication… A vicious circle...that may never end. Sometimes the cure is worse that the cause.)

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David Smith February 3, 2019 at 11:35 PM Not a lot one say except keep posting and take heart from your steady improvement in the way you present. Also take heart that side effects are being taken more seriously by more people in medical profession as evidence mounts. Best regards David in NZ Patricia Leduc February 3, 2019 at 11:45 PM Oh thank you so much. The stigma of mental health is finally being realized. So many people suffer ...not knowing how to ask for help.

Line Gauthier February 3, 2019 at 9:17 PM Self medication is an interesting topic. Join me in another glass of wine, dear? Patricia Leduc February 3, 2019 at 11:16 PM Unfortunately these are pills I have to take...forever it seems. Bipolar disorder. I take them but sometimes the cure is worse than the cause. Thanks for the invite!