Anita, 32, Bath, UK
“I’m Anita and I have the winning combination of depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Throughout my 20s I stumbled in and out of jobs, lacking…
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.…
Prudence, 27, Belgium
“Most people think about PTSD as it being a mental illness mainly for soldiers who were in a warzone and who saw terrible happenings in…
Cassandra, 21, Canada
“Usually, people think of childhood as a carefree time. However, when I was a child, I had difficulty to stop thinking about small situations and…
Whitney, Miami, Florida
“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…
Ashish, 19, Aurangabad, India
“Three years ago I was sent to the ER for a surgery for reasons I should not mention because it’s too embarrassing. Because of this…
Lauren, 26, London, UK
“My mental health story, like pretty much anyone else’s, began in childhood- I think most adult behaviours stem back to the things we learned about…
