Raeann, 34, The Caribbean
***TW mentions suicide attempt*** “Many people believe that having mental health issues is a choice, that people choose to be sad or depressed, or that…
Yasmin, 28, London, UK
**** Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation **** “I would like to share my story about my diagnosis of, and battle with, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) –…
Dishika, 24, Delhi, India
‘Someone asked me a few days back, “What’s your story?” and I went blank for one whole minute. I had no idea what to say.…
Tsu, 32, Albany/NY, USA
***TW mentions self harm and drinking*** “I’ve had year long run ins with mental illness. My mom had severe symptoms and passed those genetics onto…
Elsie, 39, NYC, USA
“I live with Major Depressive Disorder. The philosophy I’ve adopted when it comes to living with depression is I have to force myself to participate…
Jess, 20, York, UK
“My depression started towards the end of my late teens. I had always been a happy, quietly confident person so it was a huge change…
Sarah, 18, Birmingham, UK
“I’ve suffered with my mental health throughout my teen and after a long battle and numerous suicide attempts, we all agreed the safest option would…