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Dope Sick
I didn't know it was possible
to withdraw from psych meds
I've been feeling hellish lately
stomach doing double flips
body aches, cold sweats, skin crawling
been hurt
my mind hasn't been on point either
played some mean tricks on me
paranoia, manic fits
today I see the doc
to see which one is the culprit
I've taken them as I'm supposed to
so I wonder why the withdraw?
is it because I'm so manic
or am I manic for lack of meds?
my system seems to eat them up
not enough left for me to coast on as normal
hell if i'd known
they were going to do this
I wouldn't have taken them
I've spent many years
withdrawing off something
docs knew it
when I kicked methadone
in the psych ward
yet they gave me these pills
& I took them without question
cos I just wanted a damn cigarette
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crimsin
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Published 16th Feb 2017
| Edited 17th Feb 2017
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Re. Dope Sick
16th Feb 2017 5:23pm
I feel for you. Been down that lonesome fucking road. I'm hoping the "doctor" will do right by you today. Let us know, please.
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17th Feb 2017 4:42pm
thank you Jerry they raised my dose I've been doing some online study of the drug Gabapentin they have me on and there are some very heavy withdrawal symptoms that come with it.. thank you for your concern it's deeply appreciated.. love Brenda
Re. Dope Sick
16th Feb 2017 7:39pm
I barely take tylenol and asthma meds so I have absolutely no concept of what this must be like. But I'm sending a storm of hugs and snuggles your way :) Much love... :)
Willow
Willow
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 4:43pm
thank you lovely Willow snuggles you back I didn't have a clue what they put me on was as bad as methadone.. love you lady.. xo Brenda
Re. Dope Sick
16th Feb 2017 8:16pm
Damn pharmaceutical wheel will pull you in quickly, and let you know it has you when you try to leave. Hang tough, Brenda, this is not a monster you cannot defeat. xo
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 4:46pm
thank you Sage One they sure do.. it will take time but I think I can safely taper from this new drug they bribed me with cigarettes in the psych ward.. take them or no smoke break they said.. your encouragement is appreciated.. love Brenda
Re. Dope Sick
16th Feb 2017 9:03pm
some prisons are made of pills, Crim,
maybe it takes a cigarette to escape...
maybe it takes a cigarette to escape...
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 4:46pm
thank you John they wouldn't let me have a smoke if I didn't take my meds.. love Crim
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Anonymous
17th Feb 2017 5:30am
My Beautiful Brenda...seek and you shall find...too much determination within you to not get to the bottom of this and we'll get'er done together! I love you so very much!
xoxo Taryn
xoxo Taryn
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 4:48pm
thank you my love you have been with me on the worst days and I cherish you so deeply.. you talked me through my anxiety and paranoia and I will always hold you close to my heart.. I love you.. xo Brenda
Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 7:33am
It's a common thing for a select few
to burn through the things they've been given,
I've seen it first hand and it's a hard place to be.
Wishing you well, talented lady,
If you decide you want that cigarette,
I'll keep a spare just for you...
to burn through the things they've been given,
I've seen it first hand and it's a hard place to be.
Wishing you well, talented lady,
If you decide you want that cigarette,
I'll keep a spare just for you...
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
17th Feb 2017 4:49pm
thank you lovely Kasai now that I know what these pills do I can figure out a way of coming off them safely.. love Crim
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
20th Feb 2017 11:31pm
Re. Dope Sick
18th Feb 2017 10:09pm
I kinda view doctors as sawbones now - if there is a leg to be chopped off or an ingrowing pubic hair then they have their uses. When it comes to mental health issues or addictions they are about as useful as a chocolate coffee pot. They are all about containment and pacifying the patient preventing them from being problematic or indeed awake. The song "When the drugs don't work." comes to mind - I took my choice back and they are allowing me now to choose to have more pain in exchange for sanity and alertness :-)
your poetry here is fantastic :-)
your poetry here is fantastic :-)
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
20th Feb 2017 11:34pm
thank you David for sharing your experiences with me.. yeah I don't know about the not being medically restrained i'm one of those who kind of needs it.. I deeply appreciate you giving me a new perspective.. love Brenda
Re. Dope Sick
19th Feb 2017 2:30pm
Oh dear Crim, I feel for you!
"hell if i'd known
they were going to do this
I wouldn't have taken them" > been there, it hurts to see you going through this...
"take them or no smoke break they said" > damn, the pressure of the so called caretakers!
Stay strong, it will get better!
Love, Duende
"hell if i'd known
they were going to do this
I wouldn't have taken them" > been there, it hurts to see you going through this...
"take them or no smoke break they said" > damn, the pressure of the so called caretakers!
Stay strong, it will get better!
Love, Duende
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
20th Feb 2017 11:35pm
thank you so much lovely Duende.. yeah take them or else kind of thing sigh I don't what's right or wrong concerning this anymore.. do I need them? probably.. love Crim
Re. Dope Sick
20th Feb 2017 3:16am
All meds have side effects. I've had to stop taking meds because I started craving them. Hope you beat this Brenda.
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20th Feb 2017 11:36pm
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Anonymous
25th Feb 2017 1:56pm
Brenda.. the merry-go-round of pharmaceutical drugs.. know it all too well.. sending you hugs my friend.. knowing you will overcome.. love you!!
Dave
Dave
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Re: Re. Dope Sick
3rd Mar 2017 6:55am
thank you Dave I know you well understand.. I deeply appreciate the confidence.. love Brenda