Hi my friends!
I’ll be publishing my weekly original post later this week, but I couldn’t help but reblog this post. I’ll let my comment at Freud and Fashion do the talking:
“How thrilling to see my amazing friend/blogger Ann Roselle here at one of my favorite blogs written by Dr.Vania Manipod, psychiatrist of Freud and Fashion! :)))
I discovered Ann during my internet quest to find women who have experienced bipolar, peripartum onset (postpartum bipolar disorder) for the purpose of interviewing for my book Birth of a New Brain – Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder with a foreword by Dr. Walker Karraa.
After getting to know Ann & having the great fortune of making a wonderful friend in her, I referred Ann to Joni Edelman, the editor of Ravishly.com. I knew Ann’s writing talent (along with the fact that her story was incredible) would speak to Joni, who lives with bipolar disorder. As I predicted, Joni found Ann’s articles about bipolar disorder to be top-notch and she published them on the popular site.
Lo and behold, you & Ann connected with one another via Ravishly.com. It’s a small world and it thrills me when this kind of networking takes place. It’s social media at its best!
Cheers to both of you remarkable visionaries who constantly inspire me – my world is better with you two in it.
XO, Dyane”
Dyane’s memoir Birth of a New Brain – Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder with a foreword by Dr. Walker Karraa (author of the acclaimed book Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women’s Stories of Trauma and Growth) will be published by Post Hill Press in Fall, 2017.
I first came across Ann Roselle, an acute care nurse practitioner, via Twitter after reading the extremely personal and brave post that she wrote for the online magazine, Ravishly, which poignantly highlights the humiliation she experienced during one of her numerous psychiatric hospitalizations. Given the stigma that surrounds mental illness, many may feel ashamed to disclose their diagnoses (especially as a professional in the medical field). However, Ann writes so openly about living with postpartum onset bipolar disorder as a guest contributor on several websites and in her blog, Bipolar&Me. She dispels the misconception that people diagnosed with bipolar disorder can’t live fulfilling lives, have a successful career, balance numerous roles and responsibilities (wife, mom of 3 boys, mental health advocate, blogger, to name a few), AND cope with the fluctuations in mood characteristic of bipolar disorder. I am a huge fan of Ann’s writing and am honored to have her contribute to my blog as she discusses her commitment…
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Dyane Harwood 
My mama is a nurse and has bipolar. She is a hot mess.
Thank you, Dy, for spot-lighting two great women.
You were a hard act to follow but hey, you understand I couldn’t resist featuring this dynamic duo! Sorry I haven’t commented yet at your last post but you know I always get there; the decision to switch to private school has been on my mind – I’m glad you’re giving it a shot — and you are a truly amazing,
loving “there” Mom! XOXO
FLASHBACK to ***your*** debut, Kitt, in this blog:
https://proudlybipolar.wordpress.com/2014/11/21/blogosphere-angels-kitt-omalley-glenn-archibald/
It will cost an arm & a leg.
Thanks so much for the kind words Kitt! I’m fortunate to have connected with amazing and inspiring women such as yourself through social media 🙂
I, too! Thank you for blogging as a psychiatrist.
Oh Dyane, I think Lucy is exhibiting a tender expression in your gravatar. She seems so coquette.
Thanks for such a lovely comment, & thanks for the follow too!! :)) Yes, I agree with you about her coquettish expression! That was, sigh, back in her puppy days! Now she is 50 pounds heavier, my big & beautiful girl!
Her companionship, a true reason for happiness. Thanks for sharing your wonderful portrait. Good full moon night, beauties! ❤
You made my day!!! Have a wonderful night!
p.s. I’ll be posting another video of us soon. I’m not sure if you saw/heard this song I wrote “More Than Bipolar”; Miss Lucy has a cameo at the end.
https://proudlybipolar.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/singin-my-song-more-than-bipolar/
You’re welcome. I will listen the song. Thanks for your reply. See you soon, pretty singer.
Thank *you* dear Sketchuniverse. Hope your day is going well! Lucy sends you her best regards! 😉
Hi dear, I listened your song. In my opinion composition is regular, but the lyrics are so nice and you have an excellent and expressive voice. I also like your pet. He remains beside you because is another fan like me. Thanks so much for your reply. xoxo
Thank you for taking time to listen and for the kind, constructive feedback – yes, Lucy is a she! She tolerates my yodeling, that sweet hound. 😉 She has a pretty resonant “voice” of her own, especially if she hears a police siren or ambulance. That dog is *loud*!
I also hate the sirens. Thanks for your friendly comment.
I did I mistake about your pet, the pronoun must be ‘she’. Excuse me Lucy, but english is not my mother tongue.
Where are you from, pray tell? You don’t have to answer outright – hints are welcome too.
From Barcelona, spanish.
Hi. I printed this lovely blog on paper and can’t wait to read it all. I think it’s need that we communicate, ask each other questions and communicate that info to countless others.
Glad you enjoyed it – Ann is a dynamo and a total inspiration! Actually both her and Dr. Manipod are both pretty amazing!