I wrote this as I was waiting for my anti-depressant/anxiety medication to get filled by the pharmacy for the first time:
Quit looking at me like that.
I know you know what my medication is for.
Does it surprise you?
I look so well put together.
I can see the sympathy on your face.
Quit looking at me like that.
I’m here because I’m not okay.
Quit looking at me like that.
Do I have my medical chart taped to my forehead?
Can you tell what I’ve been through?
My prescription is ready, and you can finally
Quit looking at me like that.
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I like that you speak to this issue – the stigma surrounding the use of medication for psychological disorders. Most don’t think twice or stare because someone uses medication for headaches, high blood pressure, back pain, etc. I don’t understand how people don’t judge pharmaceutical treatment for physical ailments, but, as you said, look at you “like that” when using the same treatment option for other things.
On a different note, be sure to add the “e” in I’ve in the third to last line. Your piece has a good message, and I wouldn’t anything to take away from it!
Reading your comment really made my night! I feel like writing is the only thing that makes me feel normal nowadays, thank you so much for the support 🙂 Being a psychology major, I’ve always pictured myself being in the opposite side of the room so it was really hard for me to get that prescription. It’s definitely an issue I take to heart. I appreciate it <3