In what ways has mental illness touched your life? by Joelie McCrary https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r If you would like to participate, please answer anonymously with as many statements as you feel comfortable. Please use "someone I know" instead of the person's name. en-us 2022-03-06 15:13:51 UTC 2022-03-22 14:42:58 UTC hello@padlet.com My childhood friend suffered from bouts of anxiety. I've been with her has she experienced panic attacks and just the everyday battles with chronic stress. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084747646 2022-03-08 19:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084747646 I have had a few family members living with anxiety and depression. It's been difficult to know how to support them. Sometimes I want to have the right words to say or know how I can best support them. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084752469 2022-03-08 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084752469 Several years ago, I had a friend who was going through pretty serious symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084753960 2022-03-08 19:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084753960 Something difficult for me in the past was disordered thinking about body image and rigid eating habits that impacted a lot of the choices I made and thoughts I had. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084757817 2022-03-08 19:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084757817 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084761620 Personal issues with anxiety and depression]]> 2022-03-08 20:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084761620 I've visited a person close to me in mental health facility while they were struggling through a difficult period in their life. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084761762 2022-03-08 20:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084761762 I have multiple people in my family that suffer from anxiety. This effects their everyday life as in doing normal tasks and going out in public environments. I've slowly started to develop it myself. In the past I've had 2 panic attack episodes. shumwayp23 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084762656 2022-03-08 20:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084762656 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084763272 I used to know somebody who suffered from body image issues and eating disorders. Although this may not be a mental disorder, it sort of represents a mental illness.]]> 2022-03-08 20:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084763272 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084764324 Multiple members of my family have suffered from different mental illnesses. This has led to me developing anxiety but as time goes on I am learning to cope with it.]]> 2022-03-08 20:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084764324 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084769255 Seeing close relatives dealing with stress in non positive way when she was getting ready to go to college. ]]> 2022-03-08 20:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084769255 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084770024 I have issues with anxiety and depression

]]> 2022-03-08 20:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084770024 I know many people who struggle with mental illness. https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084773001 2022-03-08 20:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084773001 A close friend shared with me that they used cutting as a way to cope with the stress they felt. mccraryj1 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084774893 2022-03-08 20:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084774893 I have multiple. https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084781262 2022-03-08 20:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084781262 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084782655 Mostly all of my past relationships, and my current girlfriend has depression, so I have gotten to learn how to connect with someone with and boost them up a little bit. Some of my friends also have eating disorders and depression as well.]]> 2022-03-08 20:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2084782655 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086325773 Many of my older family members have struggled with mental illness that has led them to change a lot ]]> 2022-03-09 15:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086325773 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086440598 Someone I know has coped in unhealthy ways with their depression/mental illness that has resulted in hurting many of their relationships and ultimately has created a lifestyle that will be difficult to recover from]]> 2022-03-09 16:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086440598 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086448193 I got diagnosed with very severe anxiety this summer and it has been something that has affected every part of my life & has ruined relationships with the people around me.]]> 2022-03-09 16:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086448193 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086451582 One of my family members struggles with extreme bipolar disorder and other mental illness issues. This has affected their personal relationships and family interactions in many different ways. ]]> 2022-03-09 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086451582 Both sides of my family struggle with depression and other mental illnesses. I've had 3 suicides in my family. https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086455844 2022-03-09 16:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086455844 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086462069 I have recently been re-evaluated and diagnosed with Bipolar disorder after years of a misdiagnosed severe depressive disorder and taking the wrong medication which worsened my bouts of bipolar. I also struggle with anxiety and ADHD. School and relationships can be very difficult but not many people know.]]> 2022-03-09 16:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086462069 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086464929 I have multiple friends with eating disorders and anxiety. I have one friend with severe depression and suicidal ideation in which I'm trying to get them the help that they need.]]> 2022-03-09 16:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086464929 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086468030 My family and I struggle with different mental health hardships. My grandpa + my dad died from suicide. I was diagnosed with anxiety and that affects my day to day but does not define me !]]> 2022-03-09 16:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086468030 My grandpa has schizophrenia https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086471169 2022-03-09 16:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086471169 I personally have struggles with depression and severe anxiety. My family also struggles with these. brookss22 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086484904 2022-03-09 16:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086484904 there have been many people in my life(including me) that have struggled with mental health. there are people that have hurt themselves just so they are able to feel something. it's hard when you know both sides of the deal. you know how they feel because you feel the same way and there is just nothing you can say or do to help. living with anxiety is never easy especially when your parents deny it and tell you you're being dramatic. i developed anxiety and started having serious episodes a couple years ago and it's just progressively gotten worse. this effects every one of my relationships, school, work, just waking up in the morning is a struggle. https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086528143 2022-03-09 17:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2086528143 I know plenty of people with them. https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2106011955 2022-03-21 19:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2106011955 https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2107689547 I myself struggle with anxiety daily]]> 2022-03-22 14:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mccraryj1/3hlh8wdlomckco5r/wish/2107689547