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My Reason to Live
The stigma behind mental illness runs deep and it destroys lives. I’ve decided to share my story in hopes that it will provide inspiration to others.
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So Dark & Deep: A Story of Mental Illness
Admitting that you have a problem is probably the hardest thing to do. Telling my best friend that I have anxiety, depression and OCD took me months.
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In the Grip of Panic
I have ADHD, anxiety, OCD and a tic disorder. But none of them rule my life. Most importantly, I am no longer a prisoner to panic attacks.
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The Struggles of Depression and Anxiety
For a long time I’ve battled with social anxiety and depression. Here’s my story in hopes that this can help someone. In hopes that this can help me.
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We Are the 1 in 5
What is anxiety? It seems like I’ve been asked this question a million times. How do you explain something that you don’t fully understand yourself?
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When A Superhero Needs Their Sidekick: Coming to Terms with Getting Help
My advice is to not let your pride or the fear of mental stigma stop you from getting help. Even the strongest people need help getting up sometimes.
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No Stigma
I still struggle with my anxiety, but it gets better. It’s hard to see when you’re in such a dark place, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Voice Awards Honor Advocates, Films and TV Shows
NAMI recognizes the advocates, films and television shows that portray mental illness in a respectful way. -
Eric’s Story
I am a single dad who just happens to have a chronic mental illness. After years of struggling, I found a wonderful doctor that actually took his time going through my symptoms in detail. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder/anxiety and major depression.
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Latinos: Has Mental Illness Knocked at Your Door?
NAMI commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month by observing taking action against the effects immigration has on Latino communities.