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Fighting Internalized Stigma and Changing My Attitude

Throwing around careless language, I quickly realized, did not make me feel better.

We can start to challenge the terrorizing depictions on our screens.

Anti-stigma interventions must seek to do what’s best for people living with mental illness, first and foremost.

When we simply examine symptoms of narcissism on their own, we lose sight of systems that create such personalities.

Harmful language and careless jokes litter our social media feeds and flood our screens.

By normalizing my experience, I hope to play a part in removing the stigma and fear surrounding mental health.

The cycle of social stigma and misinformation compounds the challenges of managing a mental health condition.

These illnesses do not change who we are and embracing that fact will allow a cultural shift.

The signs of mental illness were all there, but the stigma of mental illness prevented anyone from noticing or speaking up.

As I reflect on my mental health journey, I now realize that “functional” and “successful” don’t always mean “healthy.”