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Literature Text
in 7th grade
i didn’t know depression
until she told me her name,
carving forever scratches
along my limbs like
little love notes on the bark
of a tree.
she stole my rings
and left me hollow.
ii.
i had only ever met anxiety
in passing, until one day
he handed me power and told me
to hurt someone else with it.
iii.
inexperienced,
with an uncontrollable
quivering in my fingers,
he whispered, “ to survive,
you must learn quickly.”
as i shoved the bevel of a needle
into a strangers arm.
iv.
so, if a therapist
could talk away my scars
like iodine disinfects,
guide the ships
through the storm of my mind
like a lighthouse-
v.
instead of pills,
if a therapist could
give me the strength
of dragons,
i might just
take my chances.
You're Not?
Well...
Your Poetry Sucks
And oh my--Kayla actually wrote a somewhat longer poem.
Side note: In iii. when I mention a needle, I am referring to phlebotomy in case anyone is confused.
The Secret:
“I’m scared to go to a therapist and get rid of my anxiety and depression. What if my whole personality goes with them?”
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Personally I don't think going to a therapist helps anything. They can't give you any different advice than I can or anyone else can ( so long as they have common sense) to me you're spilling your guts out to a total stranger for an hour each week and for what reason? You mentioned what if your whole personality goes with them? Well idk about that, but I'll put it this way, if you absolutely have no other choice but to go see a therapist, then do this first, see several before making your choice on which one to choose for you.. because, yes there is some that are decent, chill, likable, honest, etc... But most are bullshit.. they're just there to get paid and make you feel worse than you did before you walked in there door.. again this is only my personal opinion from what I've personally experience and witnessed..