Jennell, 36, US
“I have had mental health issues all my life. My mother said she saw changes in me as young as 4 years of age. I…
Daniel, 37, Illinois, US
“I was 16 when I had my first depressed episode, 17 when I had my first manic episode, and 18 when I tried to end…
Christine, 47, US
“Tragically I was orphaned by my 9th birthday and was raised by my older brother. I was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder in 1987. I…
Krista, 38, US
“I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder about 13 years ago, after the birth of my youngest daughter. I had what’s called peripartum onset. The…
Adam, 31, Seattle, US
“I lived 30 glorious years of my life without a hint of mental illness, although it runs deep in my family (my sister had schizoaffective…
Courtney, 23, New York, US
“I have bipolar disorder. For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, mania, and mixed episodes. I always played victim to…
Allie, 26, Australia
“I have suffered miserably with mental illness since early teens. I’ve been told by all the women in my family “it’s nothing, why is there…
