(A lone voice whispers)
Do you write
For freedom
From boredom
Or even sympathy
Simply to defeat
Apathy
People who experience traumatic events may sometimes develop apathy syndrome
(indifference and emotional detachment)
As a means to further protect themselves mentally and prevent further distress
This is normally present in survivors of tragedies
And it can be part of post-traumatic stress disorder
Caused by emotions hard press
So are you ready to lay on my couch
And begin to confess
(C)
Copyright John Duffy
Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM UTC
(A lone voice whispers)
Do you write
For freedom
From boredom
Or even sympathy
Simply to defeat
Apathy
People who experience traumatic events may sometimes develop apathy syndrome
(indifference and emotional detachment)
As a means to further protect themselves mentally and prevent further distress
This is normally present in survivors of tragedies
And it can be part of post-traumatic stress disorder
Caused by emotions hard press
So are you ready to lay on my couch
And begin to confess
(C)
Copyright John Duffy
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