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Psychosis

Each day becomes more insane So you try to drive in every lane You don’t know your thoughts are not true Yet they leave you feeling so blue You’re told the worst things all day So to fight them you pretend to play You don’t understand why no one sees The crazy things in the trees It’s so obvious and makes so much sense The air becomes thick and dense Your body feels things touch and poke It’s drives you mad so you go off to smoke You’re convinced the world is playing a trick So much so you feel sick Why are they messing with my head? I hear them talking when I’m in bed The things they plot and plan to do It’s so detailed that you know it’s true They play dumb and call you crazy The worlds becoming really hazy Try a little white pill You’re sure it’s there just to kill You beg and plead and try to explain You secretly plot to take the next train The meds work, it’s all so clear You immediately start to tear What happened to you wasn’t real There’s no words to describe how you feel The destruction you made to your life You fantasize things you can do with a knife It’s all your fault and you didn’t know Embarrassment and quite the blow The things you did and what you said You want to hide all day in bed Recovery is a long hard road It feels like you will just explode

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Date: 6/12/2022 3:05:00 PM
Samantha, My husband of 40 years was bipolar. He spent a lot of time in mania. It sounds a lot like what you experienced -- a terrible place. I'm happy for you that the meds work. Just remember--it's not your fault. Take care, Ann
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Samantha Duffy
Date: 6/12/2022 9:47:00 PM
It’s tough road for everyone. I’ve had a lot of trauma in my life but going through psychosis and mania was hands down the worst experience I could imagine many living through. I wouldn’t wish it on the devil himself. It felt like I walked into hell. Realizing how evil your own mind can be and what torment it can put you through is an out of this world massive shock. My words above are mere sliver of the truth. I appreciate your kindness. So few really understand.

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