Colette, 23, Northern Ireland
“When I was a teenager I really struggled with mental illness.
“When I was a teenager I really struggled with mental illness.
“You are a breath of fresh air in a world that can often be suffocating.” đź’•
TW : mention of self harm “I have been diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety, OCD and traits of Autism.Â
TW: Eating disorder “My eating disorder began when I was in elementary school. I remember feeling like an always needed to be perfect in order to…
TW: mention of emetophobia “It became clear I was struggling with my mental health when my nan died back when I was 16.
“I’m eighteen now and myself at the ages of twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen and seventeen was never convinced that I would still be alive…
“After being overweight in high school and tired of the way I looked in the mirror, Â I decided to restrict myself starting my senior year.