mental health – Page 5 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

how much?

December 3, 2017December 1, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

why, when you suffer,  do you think you are alone?  that we can not see that  you are in agony? it’s the eyes  that draw me in; misery stains  your eyes black. your teeth  are soft, your gums are  runny and rotting red.  you are decaying before  me yet you spritz on  perfume. the smell [...]

Poetry, Thoughtful

never again

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

i am no longer me; i lost her. i fought hard, for her. i tried to protect her. she’s gone now. lost in a self-inflicted tragedy, will she ever enjoy writing again?

writing

self-destructive

August 27, 2017August 27, 2017by Mecca_Amirah5 Comments

<self-destructive behavior: outward versus inward> i suppose, there are two types of self-destructive people: those who implode and those you explode. those who implode, are the type who silently fight a battle within themselves. they bottle up their emotions, put masks up to assure others that they are okay, and in more extreme cases, [...]

Poetry, Short Poem

melancholy/misery/drowning

August 7, 2017August 7, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

melancholy settles on the tongue like syrup. misery is thick and heavy, like soup. weighed down by these emotions, i am drowning… @amateur_poet

Personal Posts

Mental Health Monday

July 1, 2017July 1, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Hello there! This Monday, I decided to go out and enjoy my own company. Sometimes, I forget how important it is to get to know myself and maintain my mental health. I really love to exercise so I thought hiking would be the best way to relieve some stress. Lately, I have been suffering from [...]