Comments on: The Long, Winding Road Of Recovery: Reliving The Past

By: Buttons

Buttons — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:59:44 +0000

Danielle: Very good read; your story is amazing. That’s very courageous of you to share the details of your struggle with mental illness. You never know who you are helping by doing so. I’m glad you’re better and I pray that you will continue to get stronger.

Mental illness is very serious. There are so many people suffering from it and suffering in silence because either they are ashamed of it or they don’t even know that they are dealing with it. I can recall when my life was completely out of control and I did not understand what was happening to me. I had to face some truths about my life and in doing so I learned that depression and mental illness was apart of my family history. When I sought help, I became aware of what was causing my emotional slumps and I was able manage my life much better. I was not diagnosed with a mental illness; however, I had a few unresolved issues in my life that needed to be addressed. But, had I not received some professional intervention it could have very well led to that. I believe in counseling and professional help because life happens to everyone of us and we all at some point in our life will need the guidance and the expertise of others to help us navigate through the storms of life.

By: Regina M

Regina M — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:19:10 +0000

The most honest, transparent article I’ve seen on the devastation that is the battle with major depression. Bravo Danielle for giving such perfect voice to this very painful issue.

By: TAE

TAE — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:26:57 +0000

that’s deep. happy that you are feeling well sis.

By: jamesfrmphilly

jamesfrmphilly — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:52:21 +0000

i was trying to offer hope to anyone who might be reading.

By: OSHH

OSHH — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:36:20 +0000

I echo this sentiment^
Yes to God be the glory, for keeping us all!

By: Introverted Leo

Introverted Leo — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:14:42 +0000

I am perfectly aware of that, Queen. The comment was ambiguous in context of the article because he didn’t specify who he was talking to.

By: Queen

Queen — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:56:42 +0000

@Leo

There are many aspects of mental illness that can not be cured..although they can be lessened to some degree. In some cases mental illness is a life long struggle.

By: jamesfrmphilly

jamesfrmphilly — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:43:19 +0000

there are many people reading this blog.
i am speaking to them.
i am offering hope.

what are you offering?

By: Queen

Queen — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:18:54 +0000

Thank you times a million for this. I always love reading your articles and now I’m even more intrigued. Mental illmess still remains a taboo in the black community, and I’m so glad to see finally see people speaking out about it. This piece was so comforting. God Bless!

By: Introverted Leo

Introverted Leo — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:47:32 +0000

Did you read the entire article?

The author stated – “I’ve been “healthy” since the spring of 2009.”, “Things are going quite well for me.”, and “Things are looking pretty good for 2012. I’m happy.”