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Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
I learned to separate my identity — my essence, my core — from this highly stigmatized word. -
Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
4 Tips for Sharing Your Mental Health Journey on Social Media
You can harness the power of shortform video to explain your own experience, challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness and shed light on the realities of the mental health care system. -
How Fandom Conventions Allow Me to Be My True Self
Pretending to be neurotypical, or “normal,” is a common behavior among people living with mental illness. -
Navigating Depression and Psychosis: The Experience We Rarely Talk About
Learning to trust my doctor and working with her to find the right treatment plan has been key to my recovery. -
The Not So Pretty Version of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD can feel like a horror movie with no pause button. -
How Understanding My OCD Helped Me Manage It
"Once I was able to better understand OCD, it became clear how my symptoms fit — and it was a relief to fit somewhere." -
What Is It Like to Hallucinate?
"These experiences can occur at any time. They are a part of me, and I view them as natural as my left arm." -
The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why do most people believe the myth that OCD is just about a hyper-organized desk or color-coordinated closet?