Share Your Story It’s important for people living with mental health conditions to know that they are not alone. Sharing a story about your personal experiences with mental health challenges can help in your own recovery as well as provide encouragement and support to others with similar experiences. Telling your story can take several forms: Prose/poetry Song lyrics Inspirational quotes Drawings Photos Videos NAMI offers two safe, moderated spaces for sharing stories and creative expression: You Are Not Alone and OK2Talk. These spaces also allow for anonymous public posting, unlike our NAMI blog. You have an authentic voice. You can make a difference for yourself and others by sharing your experiences and perspective. What has helped? What hasn’t? What has been most discouraging about your condition? What has given you hope? There are all sorts of things you know that other people want to know—you are not alone. Let them know that they aren’t either.
You Are Not Alone Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, it’s often hard for those struggling and their families and friends to talk about what they’re going through. But help is available, and it works. Find Hope
Ok2Talk Teens and young adults who live with mental illness can feel hopeless and alone. But connecting with others who have gone through a similar experience can help provide encouragement. Speak Up
7 Steps to Tell Your Story Learn how to tell your story to create impact and drive change. Use the following steps to craft powerful content to inspire others, raise an issue and help your voice be heard. Download (PDF)
Story Practice Sheet Improve your skills by breaking down your story with this downloadable practice sheet. Talking about mental illness, stigma and recovery can give others hope and give you a voice to create change. Download (PDF)
06.27.17 My Lifelong Battle: From Victim to Victor My story started at nine years old. Plagued with OCD and crippling anxiety, I wasn’t dealt a “normal kid’s life.” Instead of birthday parties and sleepovers, my days and evenings were filled with intensive therapy, lots of tears and relentless fighting with everyone around me. Read More of My Lifelong Battle: From Victim to Victor Share Your Story
