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Outside Stigma’s Window
Ashamed and made guilty by my diagnosis and bad habits, I felt like I hit the bottom of a valley. I got stuck and felt like I was sinking into quicksand with no way out.
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8 of Our Favorite Blogs from Buzzfeed’s Mental Health Week
Buzzfeed recently had their first ever Mental Health Week where they posted nearly 150 blogs on the subject. Here is a list of NAMI’s favorites. -
Stigma Hurts Everyone
I’ve found out that many people really do stigmatize people with mental illness. Stigma has affected my life in many different ways and I try to educate people when I can. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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My Firecracker
My mom is gone, but her love and light are with me forever. I pledge to protect myself and others who have felt the pain that I’ve felt and still feel.
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My Journey with Anxiety and Panic Disorder
I’m persevering because I recognize that I am just as entitled to receiving help as anyone with a physical illness. I have a right to live a happy and healthy life.