Ben Bidwell, 37, London, UK
“I grew up wearing a mask that portrayed me as strong, brave, tough and manly, in an effort to be perceived as a real man.…
“I grew up wearing a mask that portrayed me as strong, brave, tough and manly, in an effort to be perceived as a real man.…
“I was dealing with anxiety and eating disorder symptoms from a really young age. I wasn’t aware there was necessarily anything wrong and I simply…
“I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but I’m happy to say I’m in a place where it rarely shows…
“I’ve had issues with anxiety and panic attacks in the past – from having an out-of-body experience whilst giving a presentation at Uni (not ideal)…
“When I began searching for help with my mental health, I got stuck with a bunch of different diagnoses. But I didn’t find the labels…