Monday, July 14, 2014

The Root Article

I'm published again!

This time in The Root, an online publication geared toward the black community. It was founded by Harvard University's Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

I wanted to be published in a black publication. But I haven't heard back from Essence or Ebony magazines so I'm glad to have gotten The Root.

You can read my article here.

8 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing. I guess you were diagnosed right when you started treatment (7 years ago). That must have been fun.

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    1. I had my first episode (of depression) in 2006. However, I wasn't diagnosed until I had a manic episode in 2007. I've been in treatment ever since.

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  2. I commend you on learning to live with your diagnosis! This is a subject I know all too well being the child of a bipolar parent! I too have considered writing a book about it but reliving those old and current details are profoundly painful! I pray your story has a happier ending!

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    1. Yes, it's been trial and error, but I'm somewhat of an expert in me now. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been being raised by a bipolar parent. I assume, they were not medicated? May you find solace in therapy. Although the writing is very therapeutic.

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  3. I love everything about you. I had my first manic episode in 2010 but didnt learn to accept it until a year later when my mother finally pushed me to go see our doctor. I havent been on medication for over a year because I just supplement with zinc supplements and try to avoid my triggers. I have learned so much about myself though that I never once regret having bipolar disorder, its made me the awesome person I am today! I'm really open with my friends about how I feel and what I go through but havent had time to get around to doing a blog. Thumbs up to you Monique!


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    1. Aww, thanks for the love! Seeking help is the highest form of self-love. That's good that you don't need to be on medicine. I on the other hand will be on medicine the rest of my life. I've found medicines that work for me. I don't feel groggy or out of it at all. I also supplement the meds with acupuncture, deep breathing, exercise and healthy eating. Good luck to you!

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  4. We BP persons. Sound so similar - no filter and euphoric. Hypomania has been fun. The price is a period of emotional paralysis. Since my diagnosis I recognize more BP in people. Do you notice the condition in others?

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    1. Yes, I love the mania! I'm lucky, I don't get irritable often, just euphoric. Other than the depression, I haven't been emotionally paralyzed. The only person I've diagnosed is my mom. Lol. I know I inherited it from her. She's not diagnosed though.

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