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Cognitive Balance
"Calmer Seas Ahead"
Reads the sign on the therapist's wall
Her latest behavioral plan simplified
Contained neatly within this forecast
Her point is to circumvent
Waylay these punitive thoughts
Confront the power of negative thinking
And supply some positive outcome
For example:
"I'm facing my end of days," he whines
A personal armageddon
The loss of everything creative and true
Jackals howling nightly at the door"
So wise up with some soothing slogan
Perhaps "This Too Shall Pass"
Confidence in ultimate victory
Some balance may one day be achieved
Relatively pain-free nights and sanity
All the comforts of home
But there remains some malaise
The persistent din of a reality show
Smoke pouring from family nostrils
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall
Whispers of betrayal, tears on her pillow
And the abyss just stares right back
Only a new motto blocking its perspective:
"Don't Give It A Thought."
Reads the sign on the therapist's wall
Her latest behavioral plan simplified
Contained neatly within this forecast
Her point is to circumvent
Waylay these punitive thoughts
Confront the power of negative thinking
And supply some positive outcome
For example:
"I'm facing my end of days," he whines
A personal armageddon
The loss of everything creative and true
Jackals howling nightly at the door"
So wise up with some soothing slogan
Perhaps "This Too Shall Pass"
Confidence in ultimate victory
Some balance may one day be achieved
Relatively pain-free nights and sanity
All the comforts of home
But there remains some malaise
The persistent din of a reality show
Smoke pouring from family nostrils
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall
Whispers of betrayal, tears on her pillow
And the abyss just stares right back
Only a new motto blocking its perspective:
"Don't Give It A Thought."
Published 6th Oct 2015
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Anonymous
6th Oct 2015 6:50pm
I would hate to think that psychiatrists' have "sold out" on the human soul?. . .An excellent reflection, Sir Crow. . .xo, Devlin.
6th Oct 2015 9:41pm
Good question Devlin. Hopefully they leave room for the poor soul. The spiritual component should be included in case histories. Thanks for the read and thought!
6th Oct 2015 7:42pm
Sir Crow an excellent write I can relate to that malaise all to well..
with love Crim
with love Crim
6th Oct 2015 9:43pm
6th Oct 2015 8:38pm
Oh Crow...direct hit !smack!
Into my soul.
Loved these...
For example:
"I'm facing my end of days," he whines
A personal armageddon
And this...
ome balance may one day be achieved
Relatively pain-free nights and sanity
All the comforts of home
And so this....
The persistent din of a reality show
Smoke pouring from family nostrils
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall
My Gawd, Directly turned to mad shake phobic temmors just thanken bout Drs.
Masterbating Bullshits into my head
You are not your thoughts, but the observer of your thoughts....
Well no shit Dr suck my wit.
Admirer and wanton fan
Calamity of Jennifer
Dat you up top!?
Cuuhh yooot
Into my soul.
Loved these...
For example:
"I'm facing my end of days," he whines
A personal armageddon
And this...
ome balance may one day be achieved
Relatively pain-free nights and sanity
All the comforts of home
And so this....
The persistent din of a reality show
Smoke pouring from family nostrils
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall
My Gawd, Directly turned to mad shake phobic temmors just thanken bout Drs.
Masterbating Bullshits into my head
You are not your thoughts, but the observer of your thoughts....
Well no shit Dr suck my wit.
Admirer and wanton fan
Calamity of Jennifer
Dat you up top!?
Cuuhh yooot
6th Oct 2015 9:50pm
No, that's not me, just an innocent bystander I coerced into a straight jacket. "You are not your thoughts, but the observer of your thoughts." That's the kind of detachment I wish I had. Thank you for that fine and detailed comment, Jennifer, better therapy than I could get from a psychiatric pro.
7th Oct 2015 3:29am
Oh! Your photography!?
Made it bigger to look see...
Very cool!
Had to learn how to quick escape one Sub Houdiniesque (lol word)
For a play. Fell over on mih face one night, lucky graceful meee, big laugh they thought it was part o d (act)
Made it bigger to look see...
Very cool!
Had to learn how to quick escape one Sub Houdiniesque (lol word)
For a play. Fell over on mih face one night, lucky graceful meee, big laugh they thought it was part o d (act)
6th Oct 2015 11:09pm
I think we could all do much better without the usual "This too shall pass" and "calmer seas ahead" cliches that the docs throw at us. Great observation, right down to the details. Gave me a walk-through of the shrink's office.
7th Oct 2015 9:16pm
I'm also tired of all-purpose platitudes and clichés. I still wish I could Zen out on them and give into the prospect of a rosy future with some level of optimism. It doesn't really work, never did. My angst is just too stubborn. Some have better luck and I wish them Godspeed with all the time in the world. Thanks for the comment Aarti!
6th Oct 2015 11:51pm
A wonderful commentary on PMA thinking and therapy. I try to fill my head with such gems in the hopes it will edge out the doo doo. Bravo Crow!
7th Oct 2015 9:25pm
Thanks Gahdess! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is more effective than most. It's intended to head off irrational fears with a more realistic perspective. It's based on evidence. What are the facts supporting the fear or delusion, and do they indicate that the sky will fall? Usually not. It's consider successful if a CBT patient can actually incorporate this kind of thinking to his or her own situation on a day-to-day basis and find some peace of mind. It takes practice and patience. I've still got a long way to go.
7th Oct 2015 00:34am
"A personal armageddon".. thinking this one prolly gets very costly extra sessions. 'oh & my'..
"Smoke pouring from family nostrils <~~*fave power line!
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall"
~sharp images here.. one can try hard and harder, but still have the few deeper unresolvables it seems..
excellent examples.. and we must wonder if they leave a few to 'stew fer next round purposely..
"So wise up with some soothing slogan
Perhaps "This Too Shall Pass""
~ever grinning me .. this *must be played to smooth classical musics o'course ;) likes.
Powerful awareness in honest observes.. priceless dear Crow!
shineez to your night,
~T
"Smoke pouring from family nostrils <~~*fave power line!
A blood pattern on the bathroom wall"
~sharp images here.. one can try hard and harder, but still have the few deeper unresolvables it seems..
excellent examples.. and we must wonder if they leave a few to 'stew fer next round purposely..
"So wise up with some soothing slogan
Perhaps "This Too Shall Pass""
~ever grinning me .. this *must be played to smooth classical musics o'course ;) likes.
Powerful awareness in honest observes.. priceless dear Crow!
shineez to your night,
~T
7th Oct 2015 9:33pm
That's a good point. I sometimes wonder if some shrinks and other medical pros solve some issues but leave others so the patient will have to keep coming back for further treatment. "This Too Shall Pass." I'm more inclined to believe that "This Too Shall Blow Up In My Face" but I'm trying to work out a compromise. Thanks T!
7th Oct 2015 4:06am
It seems to suggest "Get Over It" would be an equal slogan. Quieting of the voices is just that, a quieting. But it does not change the content of the voices. This is an interesting poem that has philosophical invocation. Nice work Crow! I like your choice of subject matter.
7th Oct 2015 9:40pm
Well said. The volume of the voices may be adjusted but the content can still be troubling. I guess it's how we listen and receive, and our own conclusions. "Get Over It" is fine too. These mottos, slogans or mantras work some but have to be repeated ad nauseam until they sink in if they ever do at all. Thanks DPW! Peace be with you.
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7th Oct 2015 9:43pm
I agree, Taryn. The pros are in it more for the money than any other reason.. It's the friends who really care that count and are the most helpful..
10th Oct 2015 3:45am
it's a chilling thought, crowfly, wondered some of this often enough m'self during sessions that go nowhere & touch upon nothing
something to keep pondering i suppose
xoxox
something to keep pondering i suppose
xoxox
11th Oct 2015 4:00am
A brilliant write crow even if I can not relate never have spent any time or money on a therapist. The last stanza is what I lived my life by for along time (Don't Give It A Thought)and it catches up with you sooner or later.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
