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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.
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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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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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OMG, I’m So OCD
Ponder the question of why we use mental illnesses, such as OCD, as terminology for certain qualities like being organized. -
My Test
I’ve been in therapy for my bulimia and depression for over a year. I don’t know why I am still depressed, but I do know that I am not alone in my struggle.
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Defeating “Ed” – Recognizing Inner Beauty
People would beg me to eat. If only it were that simple. I didn’t choose anorexia. A little voice inside my head ruled my life
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It’s Time to Speak Up
Over time I have learned more about my mental health conditions. Each day that I struggle, I also learn that I’m beautiful, strong and will persevere.
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Another Day
I hope that receiving care will become less of a struggle. It’s bad enough fighting your own mind while also trying to navigate your way through a broken system.
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Michelle’s Story
I suffer from mental illness and all of its ugly and painful effects. My hope is to inspire others to come out and share their stories without fear.
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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.