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When Silence Isn’t Golden
When we are hurt by feelings such as loneliness or hopelessness, we hesitate to ask for the same care we would for a physical injury.
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The Road Rolls On
The thing about depression is that it warps the world around you. Everything is distorted and you can’t see the truth in front of you. -
Bipolar Disorder and Stigma
While there will always be good days and bad days for me, the stigma against speaking out about mental illness is causing me more harm than the mental illness itself. -
Practicing What I Preach: #IAmStigmaFree
The professor asked the class if anyone had experience in a talk therapy setting. I needed to show that there was no reason to be ashamed. I raised my hand. -
Finding Balance
I spent many years living with an eating disorder. Right now I am recovering and healthy, but it took a long time to get to this point.
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Learning How to Be Open
I have learned that I am not personally responsible for my disorder, but that I am responsible for how I react to it. Today, I choose acceptance.
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My Path in Life
I discovered how to advocate for myself by being an advocate for others. It is a wonderful sensation to know I can help another person.
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Tayler’s Story
When I was about 13 years old, I told my parents that I didn’t feel right. They thought it was just a phase all teenagers go through.
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A Little More Time
I have a constant desire to spread a positive message that there is hope for those living with mental illness. There is no reason to feel ashamed.
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Stigma and Living with Depression
I have a dark side that I don’t let many people see. When I got treatment, it was life altering. I could finally see through the fog. It’s not a weakness to ask for help.