Today on the Internet, video surfaced as Maia Campbell who played Tiffany Warren from LL Cool J's 90's sitcom "In The House acting irrational.
Black Web 2.0 has a posted a piece Trend with Truth: The Real Maia Campbell Story , where they noted that "Maia is a schizophrenic who won’t take her meds".
This would explain a lot about the former beauty's downfall from pinup girl to tragic figure.
If there's a one taboo that has not been fully embraced by the African American community is mental illness.
Legendary R&B crooner Donny Hathaway jumped out of a window after battling years of schizophrenia.
In recent years. former R&B star Houston was involved with an incident where he that may or may not have pulled out his eye.
Many folks may feel like they are just having the blue, so to fell better they self medicate by drinking or taking drugs; However, once the high goes away, the problem still remains.
Others who sense a problem may feel like talking to their pastor might be the best way to cure their ills. While it does not hurt to speak to one's clergy, most are not licensed to diagnosed mental problems.
The only way to tackle mental issues no matter how minor or major need to speak to a professional psychologist or psychiatrist .
For some, straight therapy is all they need.
While others like Campbell, medication is the only way they can deal with the war that is battling inside the head.
Although Maia Campbell might not ever read this blog, hopefully this posting will reach someone who is dealing with a mental issue.
It doesn't matter how big or small the problem is, the first step is acknowledging your have a problem and the second is getting some help.
If anybody has any questions, you can reach me at kazwire@yahoo.com or you can find mental health facilities in your area that will treat you for little or no charge.
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