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MikkiMarie — Get Over It
Published: 2013-06-22 22:02:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 14785; Favourites: 961; Downloads: 23
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“You’re just sad.”“Suck it up.”
And the worst?
“Get over it.”
I’m not just sad. I suffer from depression
Waiting for happiness’s resurrection.
I can’t just forget it, it’s in me for good
I can’t do the things that I know I should.
I’m not just sad. I’m broken. I’m lost.
I’ve tried everything to fix it, no matter the cost.
I’ve carried a blade just to hold to my wrist.
I’ve carried a dream inside of my fist.
I’ve talked about it, like they say I should do
But all my efforts are stopped by ignorant people like you.
“You’re just sad.”
“Suck it up.”
And the worst?
“Get over it.”
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I totally get you. I developed Major Depressive Disorder between 11-13 and I'm about to be 26 next month. My doctors told me that most people with my diagnosis never come out of it, and stays with them until the day they die, but they can control it with medicine and professional help. I'm trying to fight this without the meds, but it's really tough. It's a really hard thing to fight everyday and there's nothing worse than people thinking that you've just made the choice to feel that way. No one wants to feel sad, hopelessness, anger and guilt everyday of their life. It's kind of sad, but also nice to know that there's others out there who understand where you're coming from. Hang in there, keep fighting it.
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Deep and people can relate easy.
You captured the emotions well.
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My family has been ripped apart twice, I was molested by my uncle, been beaten and bullied and cut myself a few times and my mom just died and my dad's health is failing. I feel your pain...
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For people who are going through a hard time..
Know things always get better. Because once you've hit rock bottom, there is no way but up. That means when things are the worst they can be, there is no option but improvement, and that doesn’t mean things will continually get worse until you can't bare it, it means never give up hope and let yourself slip between the cracks because after darkness a brighter sun will rise. Keep holding onto your dreams "inside of your fist", never let anything rip them from you, because your worth it, you matter, and "happiness’s resurrection" will come.
You’re strong for making it through this messed up world so far, and I know from experience it can be hard. You have the will for making it so far to keep tugging away, and you have the power to over through all odds, and take the entire world in your hands.
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Rini2012's daughter: I have depression too. I know how you feel
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Well said. There are far too many people in the world with stigma against mental illnesses. Breaking down that wall of ignorance is what will eventually lead to more people not being afraid to get help, and possibly even create more of a push for scientists to further study mental illnesses in order to better understand the biology behind them and find better treatments for them.
As an individual with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and OCD, I thank you for being one of the voices chipping away at that wall.
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As a currently depressed person I can tell you that a guy with a broken leg doesn't need to explain to his coach why he's not going to the training sessions. Odly enought, a guy that lost the will of keep living is aparently faking it and a weak person.
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Guys, please. I've been through a whole lot of shit these last 3 years, and if there is one thing I've learnt it's that no matter who you are, and no matter who They are (in case it's a relationship-related depression (and for some reason I'm sure for most of you it is)) you CAN get over it. But only if you truly want to. I don't say kill all the feelings inside, or swallow the anger, no. You can still love Them, you can still feel your heart bump a little harder and faster everytime you hear their name (well it was a love-related one for me 
I know You're not just sad, you're fucking wrecked; I know you're not just depressed, you're plain dead, hollow. But whether to show that to the whole world or not is a thing we have to choose. Depression is not a choice, showing it or not IS.
PS just to conclude I'll write a very famous quote from Rocky Balboa aka Sylvester Stallone: "You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how Winning is done"
Now if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth! 
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What you have IS NOT depression. You can not understand where those of us with it are coming from. Some bad break-up no matter how bad is not equal to depression. As for showing it or not, I developed it as a young teenager and hid it for ten years, for a decade I tried to fight it alone, to preserve my dignity, as you would say! Eventually you can't fight it anymore. So now my depression is Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic symptoms and I will have to live with this for the rest of my life, my doctors say that what I have DOESN'T GO AWAY. If I had "acted sad" then maybe someone would have known to get me help earlier. I was just a kid and didn't realize what my feelings were. I've never been in a relationship so we know that's not what caused it. Hiding it, choosing not to show doesn't make it better.
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It's so sad, sorry. I know I don't have a depression but most apparently I really have no idea what that is. stay strong, it's okay... I'm sorry again
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It's alright, you didn't know. I suppose I did kind of blow up on you. It's just very frustrating. I'm sorry I got so upset with you, I'm usually much better at containing myself. And thank you for your apology. I just want people to realize that medical depression and bouts of depression are 2 very differnt things. Thank you.
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Sweetheart I feel your pain, don't let those dreams fly away.
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Beautiful. Some people can't seem to understand depression. Like you said, it's not a choice.
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I had depression for three years, and I don't know how many times I heard those words...
Great poem!
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Even my regular doctor said to me "everyone gets depressed sometimes"
Which infuriated me because its not the same thing as Major Depression.
I wish, like you, that people were better informed
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I know, Right? How many times have I not done something because I'm thinking: "No need to do it because I'll have killed myself Before anyone notices it isn't done."
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I can relate this so much it hurts. People tell me I have to try to be happy and stuff like that, but they don't understand... I do try. I wish they'd undersyand. Thank you for describing me so well <3 You did a beautiful job on this! Keep up the good work <3 
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it's funny how something so common can be so misunderstood!
Keep up the good work!
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Both me and my dad suffer from depression, and I'd have to say that this poem hits the nail on the head. Thanks for putting into words the almost intangableness that goes along with depression.
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i understand. i hate it when people tell me "get over it." this was very well said, and it's so true that depression isn't a choice. good work, and hang in there.
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I've enough to take medicines for be okay.
Depression takes me.
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♦•♦Finally. Somebody who gets it. And someone who put it so clearly...♦•♦
Thank you for posting this.
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I have depression too, I attempted suicide in 4th grade. I want you to know I'll be here for you if you need a friend. Lean on me
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Loved the quotes–I hear people use those FAR too often.
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Well, just saying, holding a razor to your wrist is a surefire way NOT to improve, and that is most definitely a choice. You are reinforcing your depression consciously and subconsciously every time you do that, as well as reinforcing an internal sense of worthlessness by "punishing" yourself.
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omg thank u so much!!!! for saying how i feal u know!!! this is amazing shourt but heart felt! wow u are like a goddess of words for some reason it makes me happy to know how sad i really am thank u
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This is so great. My one friend has been depressed for a while, and whilst I've tried my best to be there for her, some other people have tried to force her into happiness, as if she had a choice. And it really sucks to see how much their words bring her down every time... and then they have the guts to claim they've done all they can. Bullshit, they've just hid a problem they don't want face under a sense of doing the right thing when they're not. Friendship is facing hard times together, not running away and leaving the one in trouble alone.
Oh well. My friend is feeling better, day by day, and that's all that matters to me.
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I love the words of the poem. The internal rhythm it has. And your other poems too.
To suffer from depression is horrible. I don't think it is a choice. What is a real choice is what to do about it. Using those blues to propel your creativity is one way. Actually an excellent and meaningful way to do it.
Namaste.
PS You are a beautiful writer. Liked your other poems too. [link]
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Hi again....so um, do people actually say this stuff to you? I guess so. They just don't understand what's going on. If they understood they wouldn't say that. You can't just ''get over it'' it doesn't work that way. And you have to talk to the right people. Not just anyone. If you talk to the wrong person that just makes it much worse! Oh my gosh, I so know how you feel. And don't think it's in you for good, without hope, life seems like nothing. You just gotta have hope! So, what helped me when I felt this way was: (don't laugh at me by the way)
scented candles
exercise
drawing
writing it out (it helps a lot. Helps you figure out what specifically is going on.)
babying something (I had a plant name Marvin. A pet would probably be better though.)
Just hanging around people
And you should probably get some professional help. Or maybe there's a trusted teacher or somebody at school? Pastors are usually really good too. I think you should just know that this doesn't last forever. Oh! I forgot another thing, no matter what, helping somebody always puts me on cloud 9 when I'm sad, no matter what. Like donating money or toys or something. But you don't need money to help somebody either.
And yeah, it's so not a choice. I really hope it works out for you. And you're a good poet. I think you always have to get your feelings out. Whether it's writing, talking, drawing, playing the piano, whatever. Get it out.
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Well done. Even some professionals have a hard time getting past the "get over it" thing. It's really aggravating. I just wanna kick all these people in the shins. For realz.
Thanks for sharing.
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Bravo, my dear. This is exceptional work, and more people really need to read this.
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All this expresses is the truth. And that's something we all need. ^-^
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Words cannot describe how much I love this.
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This is brilliant.well done.I understand it so well since I'm carrying it with me a ll the time
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This is the truest thing I've seen all month.
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This is SO DEEP! Is speaks to my very SOUL! I agree with this do much! I've suffered from Depression since I was eleven, and I HATE ignorant people who tell me to "Get over it".
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This is perfect!!
Oh my gosh, this is what I keep trying to explain to people. I'm glad you got the message and Idea out there!
It's not easy to get over things while being depressed and people just don't understand if they don't have depression.
I don't like it when people say stuff like that and they think they understand and think they know depression when they don't.
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just because it's harsh doesn't mean it's stupid... ask poeple who came out of depression, they'll tell you: most of the times it's not the psychatrist, even less pills that work, but just that: you get over it because you don't want to die or keep living like this, so you don't really have much of a choice.
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THIS, very much. I've been through depression and all the doctors and what not, and I am not sure if they helped that much. I just learned to get over it. While I agree it is hard for a depressed person to get out of that state, in the end, they actually must suck it up and get over it to get healthy again. Just "waiting for happiness to come" won't grant you a thing.
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I now how you feel... I've lost so many people...about 10 to be exact...I suffer from depression... and brain damage from a baby... I cry myself to sleep thinking it's my fault they died...or why I'm one of the loneliest girls ever.. never was good with making friends with my outbursts of anger... but I aint complaining.. and many MANY people'd say that bull to me!! and more like "emo fuck just shut up!" or "wth? you think I care you slut?" or even " why don't you just kill yourself and rid this world of your ugly ass emoness you cunt!" I have been called that in school!!! teachers don't do sh*t principle..the most trusted person IN the school... didn't do shit
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yup..it's shit ;3;
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I hate those words so much. It's as if the person who says them can ACTUALLY understand what you're going through. Depressed or not, a problem is still a problem, and they should be offering advice and help, not putting people down.
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