Hi Everyone,
I am holding this contest, as I have happened on someone very ignorant, selfish, and outright crude in opinion of late, who labels people suffering from depression as insane, and in their exact words, " needing serious professional aid" for their mental instability, not to say much more they describe them as, which is very ironic and self centered considering they suffer similar conditions with their condition. What I want here is writes of depression, and by that I mean, how it affects you, let this be your chance to air some pain.
I suffer both anxiety and depression, a lot stemming from my childhood which has only been coming out in the past years, as I didn't deal with it as a child, so now as an adult it has come out. I also have been through a lot, both health wise and other, so all in all it makes for some intense depressional pulls.
Suffering depression is something serious, and not to be taken lightly, I sought therapy, as I didn't want to be reliant on pills, but so many out there are hiding the fact and suffering alone, which too often leads to dire tragedies, which is heartbreaking to see, as just listening, and understanding goes a long way, yet people remain ignorant, or couldn't be bothered.
*****I dedicate this contest to DF, who passed away last Christmas, after ending her life from depression, she was only 33, and a most beautiful soul, so please take this contest seriously when entering.******
Just please label correctly, and no inappropriate manner, this is something not to be toyed with, nor damned as insanity's reign, as is a real struggle for many including myself, on and off in every day life.
It's not a sign of weakness, it's the affects of life on one, so to the one that labels having depression as being a state mental ward patient....May your crude ways be forgiven, when your time comes.
Points:
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300 points + a Gold trophy to first place.
150 points + a Silver trophy to second place.
75 points + a Bronze trophy to third place.
30 points + a Green trophy to 4 Honorable Mention Place Getters.
Rules:
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No sticky caps.
Nothing inappropriate, contest does not call for it, meaning rape, suicide, cutting or the such.
Make all text able to be read please.
Enter once only, and please do not reserve spots.
Label all writes correctly.
Pre-writes allowed if pertaining to contest only, otherwise commented on but not considered for placing.
Thank you, and looking forward to your entries, Josie
I am holding this contest, as I have happened on someone very ignorant, selfish, and outright crude in opinion of late, who labels people suffering from depression as insane, and in their exact words, " needing serious professional aid" for their mental instability, not to say much more they describe them as, which is very ironic and self centered considering they suffer similar conditions with their condition. What I want here is writes of depression, and by that I mean, how it affects you, let this be your chance to air some pain.
I suffer both anxiety and depression, a lot stemming from my childhood which has only been coming out in the past years, as I didn't deal with it as a child, so now as an adult it has come out. I also have been through a lot, both health wise and other, so all in all it makes for some intense depressional pulls.
Suffering depression is something serious, and not to be taken lightly, I sought therapy, as I didn't want to be reliant on pills, but so many out there are hiding the fact and suffering alone, which too often leads to dire tragedies, which is heartbreaking to see, as just listening, and understanding goes a long way, yet people remain ignorant, or couldn't be bothered.
*****I dedicate this contest to DF, who passed away last Christmas, after ending her life from depression, she was only 33, and a most beautiful soul, so please take this contest seriously when entering.******
Just please label correctly, and no inappropriate manner, this is something not to be toyed with, nor damned as insanity's reign, as is a real struggle for many including myself, on and off in every day life.
It's not a sign of weakness, it's the affects of life on one, so to the one that labels having depression as being a state mental ward patient....May your crude ways be forgiven, when your time comes.
Points:
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300 points + a Gold trophy to first place.
150 points + a Silver trophy to second place.
75 points + a Bronze trophy to third place.
30 points + a Green trophy to 4 Honorable Mention Place Getters.
Rules:
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No sticky caps.
Nothing inappropriate, contest does not call for it, meaning rape, suicide, cutting or the such.
Make all text able to be read please.
Enter once only, and please do not reserve spots.
Label all writes correctly.
Pre-writes allowed if pertaining to contest only, otherwise commented on but not considered for placing.
Thank you, and looking forward to your entries, Josie
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 21, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: Thank you for all your heartfelt entries, may your healing be soon and may people awaken to the fact that depression exists and is very real,Congrats to those who wrote beautifully from their heart, Josie
Contest Winners
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something more to ponder!• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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That great insidious manipulator
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Hope is on evasive manuevers.by ourgirlFriday 39 lines, 6 comments, on May 2 10:55 PM 2008. In Life, Pain, Personal, Spiritual, My own style, Depression
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I stand before you so alone,
My body a wreck of skin and bone,by mystic-angel 18 lines, 8 comments, on May 8 10:00 AM 2008. In Personal, Sad, Pain Honorable mention
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It's people like you That make people like meby Wearychild 39 lines, 4 comments, on May 16 6:48 PM 2008. In Pain, Personal, Thoughts Honorable mention
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I see yellow lemon light in front of me, Spilling on the floor, in shards like glass,by Arovell 50 lines, 1 comment, on May 16 7:18 PM 2008. In Dark, Sad, Pain, My life, Friendship, Teen issues• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by RebelDLine75 29 lines, 1 comment, on May 16 7:43 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Among vegetation of shadows alive without aurora beaming in empty visions• Commented on by judge.
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A cry to be heard; to let them know who I am.by redmarkonthewall 16 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 18 7:32 PM 2007. In Weird, Other, Pain, Personal, Depression• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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This isn't one of my best poems, but I tried to have it make sense.by xXcrimsontearsXx 94 lines, 2 comments, on May 8 11:44 AM 2008. In depression• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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There is a light that's faraway,just beyond my reach.
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So sorry that you have met with people who do not understand this condition or are afraid of it. As you probably know, it is considered the MOST common form of metal illness.
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Bravo hun! It still seems to be a 'dirty word!There are so many people out the who quietly suffer so much from the pain of anxiety and depression, myself included!
It's ok and acceptable for 'famous ' people but not for anyone else
Am sure gonna enter this one!
Gaylene
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Thank you to you both, I appreciate and understand where you are both coming from, I just wish many more would, Josie
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I for one believe we all at some point for many reasons suffer from depression just some suffer more than others. The mental health arena is one sadly over looked and the reputation of various treatments and clinics have not perhaps delivered the best for patients....then there is the mushroom effect keep it in the dark and feed it bullsh*t so it will all just go away. It is time to bring it well and truly out of the dark ages. Way to go
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I was diagnosed with chronic clinical depression years ago and have heard every put down and ignorant remark there is. Many of my writes are on this subject. I've bookmarked your contest and will do my best to come up with a worthy write
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Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question, i think i missed something. what do you mean by "label correctly" in the rules? Labeling in general, like the rude person did poorly?
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I definitely agree that it is a serious issue. I just did a research paper on it... Very serious. Great contest
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I suffer from clinical depression and General Anxiety Disorder among other things. It is so hard just making it through each day. Depression is real, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. I recently lost help with my co-pay help with my Medicare so I have not been able to go back to my doctor or therapist it is so hard just living each day the only thing that keeps me going is my husband and daughter without them I truly don't know if I would be here. I feel so guilty at times because even they can't bring me back from the darkness. Thanks for hosting such a heartfelt contest for all. I pray that one day we will all be free from this horrid disease *hug Theresa
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I have to leave my two cents. My mother has suffered such severe anxiety and manic depression our whole life. Medication controls it to an extent. She can be in the middle of the grocery store, with a cart full of groceries, and turn and run out. It is serious. Our family took a class for her to learn about it. It is hard to understand sometimes just how real the feelings are to her. When she has a headache, she thinks it a brain tumor. She paces the floor and contemplates jumping out of a window. Problem is she is more afraid to die than feel the way she does. Best wishes for all those who suffer.
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I feel your frustration!
A so called friend of mine told me - weeks after I was released from my stay in a psych ward that 'everybody gets depressed but not everyone makes a life drama out of it'
Personally I'm just glad she never had anything to be depressed about!
But seriously well done for this!
I'm bookmarking
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Thanks for the Gold this poem means alot too me, I hope to oneday be free of clincal depression and that everyone else will be too. It is such a painful and lonely disease that not only affects you but everyone who loves you too. Thanks for hosting such a heartfelt and caring contest Congrats to all the winners, again I am so honored that you have blessed me with the Gold Theresa
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