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Bipolar Blues
I wander, the bipolar blues
The mood swings unpredictable
One week up, another down
Not much bother with the fucking meds
Just can't seem to stabilize
My family being at a loss
Themselves highly dysfunctional
Too scattered to lend a hand
I'm disabled, watching time progress
Glacial shifting at this point
That sinking feeling to the depths
The watch for a brand new low
But off the meds there is that high
No worries about the dismal past
Yet gradually their is that sigh
Knowing the high will never last.
The mood swings unpredictable
One week up, another down
Not much bother with the fucking meds
Just can't seem to stabilize
My family being at a loss
Themselves highly dysfunctional
Too scattered to lend a hand
I'm disabled, watching time progress
Glacial shifting at this point
That sinking feeling to the depths
The watch for a brand new low
But off the meds there is that high
No worries about the dismal past
Yet gradually their is that sigh
Knowing the high will never last.
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Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 6:18pm
You never cease to amaze me with your honesty and opennes, dear crowfly!
This is another great write from your pen and the picture so suiting...
I wish you strength... the bipolar rollercoaster is definitely not an easy one...
This is another great write from your pen and the picture so suiting...
I wish you strength... the bipolar rollercoaster is definitely not an easy one...
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3rd Oct 2018 6:27pm
It has its ups and downs. I'm on a new med that will hopefully put me on the right track. Thank you so much Duende!
Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 6:29pm
Shit like this trickles down, as I myself have found. It gets better with time and a measure of faith in something past it all. Writing like this only helps to heal and fuel yourself. Excellent work Crow, and thanks for the brave honesty
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 6:49pm
I agree. The writing is cathartic. And faith is and is indispensable. The ride hopefully comes to an end, therapeutically and not tragically. They say the bipolar syndrome is among the easiest to treat. I still hope so. Thanks, Taurus!
Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 6:51pm
Great last verse and particularly the last line, truly sums up the curse of bipolar.
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 8:11pm
Thank you Rjm. It is kind of a curse and makes me, personally, alternately morose and elated. I suppose that goes for most with the bp syndrome. The highs and lows differ in length of time. For me it's about weekly. Have to tame those pesky emotional swings.
Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 6:56pm
I'm on a real low at the moment...like being wrapped in a grey mist...I probably
need to speak to somebody, but I just don't care anymore...
You describe the feeling very well...bloody rollercoaster ride.
need to speak to somebody, but I just don't care anymore...
You describe the feeling very well...bloody rollercoaster ride.
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 8:16pm
Hopefully you will care when that mist lifts. I like that analogy. I just keep my eyes closed in the midst of depression, sleep like the proverbial log until someone gives me a shake. That could be a friend, or my therapist. The medication just doesn't cut it for me. Thank you Dark Sun!
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4th Oct 2018 2:18am
Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 7:42pm
Yeah I’m on a manic swing myself Thomas, and have been for about a week or so.. I think I’m running out of fuel, finally... Hang in there dear friend, you have people who love you, a lot!!!
I’m one of those people ...
Loves you
❤️Jackie xoxo
I’m one of those people ...
Loves you
❤️Jackie xoxo
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 8:18pm
I'm at one of the low tracks on the roller coaster. I hope you don't coast down too quickly, and too soon. I love you too, Jackie, and am glad I'm not alone.
Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
4th Oct 2018 6:34am
You most certainly are not !
I’ve loved you since day one, real talk ❤️
Hugs
Jackie xo
I’ve loved you since day one, real talk ❤️
Hugs
Jackie xo
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Re. Bipolar Blues
3rd Oct 2018 8:43pm
Bravo share my friend ... I suffer from it too ... found the right meds ... been great for 6 years now ...
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
4th Oct 2018 7:30pm
I still haven't found the right stuff to really steady things for me. I just tend to keep my head down and hope for the best. Unless I get angry. Thanks LilDragonFly!
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4th Oct 2018 2:03am
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4th Oct 2018 7:31pm
Re. Bipolar Blues
4th Oct 2018 2:49am
now this I can relate, how I sometimes can be stone in face of everything
awesome piece
awesome piece
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4th Oct 2018 7:36pm
Re. Bipolar Blues
4th Oct 2018 6:42pm
Bravo Sir Crow! I appreciate the vulnerability in this piece. I empathize with your plight. I'm glad that you can somewhat weather the storm through writing.
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
4th Oct 2018 7:47pm
Writing is a catharsis for me. If I didn't have this to occupy my time and thoughts I'd really be out there with steeper ups and downs. Thank you Gahdess!
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Anonymous
6th Oct 2018 1:00pm
You are such an honestly beautiful writer. I was once coaxed from the edge of the pier by police. I am no attention seeker, but death of my beloved tore me to the edge. And yet some think I not real.
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Re: Re. Bipolar Blues
7th Oct 2018 1:15am
I admire your sensitivity. I've been to the end of the pier myself (figuratively speaking) but it was out of dread for my specific future. I can't say I know exactly how you feel, but I appreciate you honest thoughts and kind words.