I'm Not Crazy

The doctors say I'm not crazy,

My parents say I'm just lazy.

The therapist says I'm mentally ill

And now I need to take this pill.

Everybody has their theory,

They think they know what's wrong with me.

My dad says I just need to pray

And God will take my problems away.

My mother says, "Just deal with it.

Go out with friends and exercise a bit.

"My friends say,"Party more while you still can.

"Why can't they just understand?

How is God going to fix my head?

How can I exercise when I can't get out of bed?

I won't be cured with kisses and hugs,

And I will only feel worse if I start doing drugs.

The hospital stays, the sleepless nights,

How long will I have to fight?

Will I battle this the rest of my life?

What man will want a "mentally ill" wife?

I wish I didn't need medication,

And I wish I could tell the entire nation,

I am not a "loony toon",

And I don't want to die any time soon.

I have a genuine disease

Not unlike cancer or diabetes

And just because you can't see it

Doesn't mean I can't feel it.

I don't want to be locked up again

And I don't want to live in pain.

I don't know how long I'll have to fight this,

But I know it's something God trusts me with.

I will not let this destroy my faith.

I won't give up until I win the race.

I may be depressed and I may not belong,

But I am brave and I am strong.

I will fight and I will win,

I will not get knocked down again.

Maybe someday I'll be able

to help someone else.

But first,I think I'll help myself.

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