Most of us experience depression from time to time. Some of us have suffered from deep depression that steals our joy and turns it into deep sadness. This is not just those who have PTS. It happens to new mothers, teens, married couples, working people, and seniors. The good news is that it can be treated. For some it includes medication and counseling. We are just realizing how important treatment is in this country. Until we provide adequate treatment and help for depression, we are going to see violence and suicide rise. If you suffer from depression. Talk to someone who has the skills to help you through.
Depression
This pain
Deeper than anything
I’ve ever know
Envelops my being
Overwhelming my soul,
Consuming my spirit
Destroying all desire to live.
Quicksand sucks me down
Drawing me into the darkness…
Wanting nothing
Giving nothing…
Just that feeling of loneliness
That never goes away.
Hopeless and helpless
My joy turns to a great sadness
Pumping through my veins
Like a long stemmed rose
Long dead….only the thorns remain
Scratching my soul with each beat
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Roth Poetry 
Powerful words to a powerful and serious topic
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Of course, thank you for addressing such a serious subject.
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It’s so true, Roth. Depression is a sinking sand but it can be treated. I do witness the difference!
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Touching poem. Sad too, 😦
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Thank you for reading!
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Dwight, having experienced and re-expreienced this type of clinical depression I found it is pivotal to recognize that depression is something someone has, not who they are. Most characteristics of depression are often misunderstood as derived from character faults, will, personality or goal. This is not the case as depression is a medical condition that effects all those things. I made it though double depressions (the hardest depression to treat) understanding the difference between what one is suffering as opposed to what one is. Hugs~
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Thank you for you comment. You m out a very important point. Deep depression is rarely fixed by self help. People often make insensitive comments, like cheer up, or tell you what to do. I have been there myself many years ago. and it is a very dark valley to walk through. Thanks again.
Dwight
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True lines….
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Thanks!
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Welcome
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Very heartfelt. I find many people are depressed yet never acknowledge it. Acceptance is the first step…a hard step. Acknowledging the pain and confusion is a start. My depression is light compared to others, but it is real. Medication helps, but working on my self-worth is a full-time job. Thanks for the poem.
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Thanks Claudia. I understand. Sometimes it is more what we do than what we say to people who are hurting. Just being there for support is often enough. Dwight
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“Like a long stemmed rose / Long dead….only the thorns remain”
~ A perfect description for depression, Dwight. Hope for recovery lives if that long stem remains connected to the main stem and its life-giving and supporting roots.
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Thanks Rosaline, I was hoping that analogy would make sense describing the pain of depression! Dwight
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Your excellent poem made me sad. I think everyone suffers from some type of depression. It’s how you get through it that counts!
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Depression is a real challenge and not something easily overcome. Thank you for reading.
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Great advice. Keep the conversation about depression going!
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Thanks. I will see what I can do….
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