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Posted on: 16 Apr 2023
An anonymous story talking about the struggle of dealing with OCD and social anxiety growing up and currently still dealing with the aftermath of compulsive behaviours, talking about how therapy has helped. ‘I think the worst thing about anxiety is that your feelings about yourself is completely dependent on the last interaction you had with… Continue reading An OCD Story
Posted on: 16 Apr 2023
Emmanuel talks about moving from London to Barrow at the age of 16 and the impact it had on him. Though his Christianity, faith and involvement in the community helped his sense of self within his community and found himself settling in quite well. Talking about discrimination he’s experienced. I’m Manny. I grew up in… Continue reading Manny’s Story
Posted on: 16 Apr 2023
Jackie talks about how cancer has affected her mental health. Jackie has grown and evolved by facing her demons fighting through breast cancer and experiencing the effects of the treatment on her thyroid and mental health. ‘My mental health deteriorated. Going back to several months ago due to the fact that I was diagnosed with… Continue reading Jackie’s Story
Posted on: 16 Apr 2023
Tamara talks about her moods, self-harm, recovery and healing and how she has grown into healthier coping mechanisms. ‘I usually know when I’m feeling really good mentally because it looks like me being very productive me getting lots of housework done and making a conscious effort to go out on socialise with my friends and… Continue reading Tamara’s Self-harm Story