As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from writers who tell about what living with mental illness can feel like from the inside. This story discusses bipolar disorder and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~~~~ I was a freshman in college when I had my… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living With Bipolar Disorder”
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from writer who tell what mental illness can feel like from the inside. This essay discusses schizophrenia and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone knew me as your typical straight-A student. I worked hard, studied,… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living with Schizophrenia”
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from young people and writers about what mental illness can feel like from the inside. This story discusses anxiety and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~ It tells me I’m a burden. That I’m weird. That I’m unwanted.… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living With Anxiety”
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from young people and writers about what mental illness can feel like from the inside. This story discusses suicidal thoughts and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~ I woke up today but didn’t want to. The temperature in… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living With Suicidal Thoughts”
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from young people and writers about what living with mental illness can feel like from the inside. This story discusses self-harm and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~~ I started self-harming around 15 years old. Self-harm is not… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living with Self Harm”