DISORDERS OF THE MIND
To have a physical illness is of the normal as we are hurt in a day,
Might even get a little sympathy for that brain tumor or decaying spine.
When it comes to disorders of the mind then we are on our own,
The medical world doesn’t care as authorization for what’s not there is denied.
My thoughts and questions come to life as which is mental but what becomes both,
Disorders of the mind are a serious matter, they are a disease, not a made up fantasy.
To be denied by society is a horrible injustice but let me tell you a worse thing,
When your family and friends really don’t want to hear and let me say they don’t wish to listen.
Accept this fact and move on, we try to explain and hope they’ll understand and be of support,
I know just as well as all of you that those you keep telling are laughing, rolling their eyes.
Get over it! don’t be such a baby, it’s all in your mind, what the hell is wrong with you,
“Let me tell you what’s wrong” I like many others have a disease that comes along and attacks.
It doesn’t feel good, we suffer each day with this monster that won’t leave us alone, it finds us,
It is strong, our battle is much but we must be stronger or it will take everything from us.
This terrible disorder of the mind has other names, we speak of panic disorder, Agoraphobia,
You can’t just say go away! It angers me to hear this from people, make your ignorance go away.
It is said that it won’t kill you, we fight but it steals from us while we attempt to work and play,
Please recognize and understand that this pain inside our brains does not discriminate and is real.
Keith Garrett
keithgarrettpoetry 
The pain is real. Beautiful truth.
thanks for reading
On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 9:38 PM, keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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The eyes can only sympathises with what it can see
The mind can empathise only with what it can grasp
Thanks for your thoughts
On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:39 AM, keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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Reblogged this on Authentic Truths and commented:
Truth right here!
I have Panic disorder, Thanks for reading.
Had to share. Thank you. Also on my Bipolar Life FB page.
Thanks so much
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Thanks for reading
Very real. Thank you for writing about this topic.
I have a panic disorder, started with anxiety years ago. I work through
It many ways a day.
I feel your pain as I’ve also deal with anxiety for as long as I can remember.
At times I can’t eat because of swallowing issues, When It passes I’m good. Different struggles.
On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 4:49 PM, keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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I’m sorry to hear of them. May you find relief from them.
Thank you
On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 7:25 PM, keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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Hey, hope you are doing well.
I invite you to read a post of mine where I am gathering links of warriors facing mental health challenges 1st hand to educate people, to raise awareness and acceptance.
I need help from you in fighting stigma.
Here is the link to post..
Your participation can change life of someone.
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for reading and your thoughts.
My pleasure 🙂
Oh yes the pain is real 🙁🌷🍃
There’s a heaviness when it’s happening. when it leaves I feel light again.
True ➿🙏➿
Thanks for reading
On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 7:43 PM, keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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