In what ways has mental illness touched your life? by Joelie McCrary

mccraryj1 — 2023-03-07 14:12:20 UTC

A family member close to me has gone through periods of depression. It's been tough to walk through it with them.

mccraryj1 — 2023-03-07 14:16:04 UTC

A friend I was close to was showing symptoms of borderline personality disorder and it was starting to really impact her life, to the point of hospitalization. It was difficult for me because this condition can affect the way they interact in their friendships and relationship.

mccraryj1 — 2023-03-07 14:18:30 UTC

A family member through marriage was hospitalized because of the symptoms she was experiencing with schizophrenia.

mccraryj1 — 2023-03-07 14:28:06 UTC

I have a very good friend who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety. I've been with her in situations have triggered her anxiety and she's had a panic attack.

xrmb9kyb8w — 2023-03-07 16:05:08 UTC

I have really struggled with depression ever sense middle school. It got really bad last year and I would pretend to be sick so I didn't have go to school because the thought of being around people was so debilitating.

2023-03-07 16:08:25 UTC

I had a family member that when through a stage of depression after the loss of a family member and I did realise they were struggling so much during the time of the death, but now hearing about them talk about what it was like for them during this time, really shows me how much of an internal battle depression.

xrmb9kyb8w — 2023-03-07 16:13:44 UTC

Despite the fact I have always excelled in school my poor mental health has caused me to fall far behind and it can make it hard to catch up.

2023-03-07 16:25:26 UTC

I have a Bipolar Disorder & PTSD diagnosis. To manage manic & depressive episodes I take an NDRI, but it causes bad tremors in my hands which heavily impacts my handwriting. Every other Wednesday I attend therapy & go through trauma recovery sessions. These sessions can be very draining, I often skip school the day after & it takes a toll on my grades.

2023-03-07 16:25:39 UTC

My grandma has dealt with some sort of mental illness that has caused her to lose relationships with her loved ones. She goes through periods of hatefulness, making it very difficult to have a good relationship with her.

medleyl23 — 2023-03-08 20:00:37 UTC

I know someone who struggles with severe social anxiety and it makes everyday tasks like going to the store a really big challenge.

lubbersa24 — 2023-03-08 20:01:52 UTC

I come from generations of first responders who suffer from depression and anxiety due to the scenes they witness. It's heartbreaking watching their job affect their daily habits and lifestyles.

lubbersa24 — 2023-03-08 20:02:44 UTC

I suffer from anxiety and it makes being social very hard. I think it takes a toll on my relationships.

kochanog23 — 2023-03-08 20:06:47 UTC

My family is very disorganized. My parents would yell a lot while fighting when I was a kid. I now get extremely anxious when there is conflict or if someone is mad at me.

2023-03-08 20:10:43 UTC

My grandma has schizophrenia she has had it most of my life and it has gotten so bad that she thinks the whole family is out to get her and she thinks her husband (who has been dead for 19 years) is still alive and she talks with him almost everyday. But the worst part is is that somedays she will be fine and know us and be stable and it just makes me realize what it could be like if she wasn't affected by it.

2023-03-08 20:13:02 UTC

I suffer from generalized anxiety and in social situations and it makes it really hard to accomplish daily tasks sometimes. I also get panic attacks when I get really anxious and for no reason at all sometimes.

carterb24 — 2023-03-08 20:16:50 UTC

My cousin suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts. She has to go to therapy. And she goes to stay in the hospital sometimes. And I know she has a difficult time.

2023-03-08 20:17:50 UTC

I went through a lot growing up, I lost someone very close to me and had to grow up very quickly. In my situation I never really had time to be a kid. I don't feel like I know who i really am because I never got the chance to find out.

2023-03-08 20:23:20 UTC

I knew someone who's mind would always make them feel sick when they really weren't, and they would visit multiple doctors until one said they were actually sick. They ended up passing away because they got prescribed a medicine when they didn't need it in the first place. I don't remember what mental illness this was called, but it was hard to watch the person I know suffer from and eventually pass away from this illness.

2023-03-08 20:29:21 UTC

I have had multiple family members who have had different mental illnesses. Most have been depression. It is really hard to watch someone you love and care about go through such a hard time in their life. One of them couldn't even see that they needed help and it was a battle to get them to get help.

2023-03-08 20:40:37 UTC

I have a severe history with mental illness.
I have Clinical Depression, PMDD, and Anxiety and I am talking about the possibility of having PTSD with my therapist.
Some days I can barely function and it makes it hard to do schoolwork and learn. I also take Zoloft but it causes memory loss and it makes my hands tremor which people think is weird. I can't sleep because of insomnia and my meds are useless when I start my period because of PMDD. I have been hospitalized because of my mental health (suicidal ideation) and most of my family actively and openly self-harms. This was all made worse when my brother committed suicide. No one would know by talking to me though and I've been told I am a very happy, funny, and positive individual.

mccraryj1 — 2023-03-08 20:56:24 UTC

When my parents were going through a divorce, I saw how it impacted my mom. She became very depressed. She cried a lot. She didn't seem like herself for a long time. She took medication for depression and even used other ways to self medicate. It was tough to go through personally but also really tough to watch the emotional state my mom was in during that time.

2023-03-09 15:25:49 UTC

I've struggled with mental illness for basically my entire life. I have struggled with severe ocd, 2 different eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and adhd. I was hospitalized twice because I was no longer sleeping or eating and I have been seeing a therapist for the past 7 years now. Because of these things this led me down the path of self harm which is still something that I struggle with today but I am working everyday to get better.

xrmb9kyb8w — 2023-03-09 15:52:06 UTC

because of my family structure I am unable receive a formal diagnosis. I am medicated with Zoloft that was prescribed to me by my doctor because of possible anxiety and depression. I feel that there is a lot more going on but I can't get the help I need.

2024-03-14 14:56:07 UTC

There are people I know that have depression, anxiety, and struggle or have struggled with eating disorders. I do too. Some take medication for it. Someone I know was suicidal a few years ago, and it really put things in perspective for me. Personally, I am too scared to ask for help.

2024-03-14 14:56:32 UTC

my grandma is bipolar but refuses to take her medicine. This has affected my mom in a lot of ways, and has caused her severe anxiety because her home life was always very emotionally unstable. Not only that, but my sister has signs of Bipolar disorder and I can see how it affects my mom, but I can't do anything to help

2024-03-14 14:59:41 UTC

I've struggled with depression since the beginning of sophomore year. My family member died a week before the school year started. My issues have been ignored because my family said that I seemed too happy.

Someone I know was diagnosed with schizophrenia and made an entire operating system from the ground up.

mccauler24 — 2024-03-14 15:05:47 UTC

2024-03-14 17:02:08 UTC

I have struggled with anxiety my whole life, I have a good friend that also struggles a lot with her anxiety. Although my anxiety has improved a lot there are still situations I end up in where I feel very uncomfortable.

pottebaa25_ — 2024-03-14 17:02:21 UTC

I have/struggle with anxiety when it comes to different things and overall it takes a toll on relationships and day to day activities making me feel nervous about things that shouldn't make me feel that way all the time.

2024-03-14 17:03:38 UTC

a family member of mine worked in the field of grief psychology so they were very exposed to constant mental illnesses and sad stories that would ultimately make them feel as though they should teach my family about it so that we know how severe it is and how common it is for people our age.

thomass243 — 2024-03-14 17:05:58 UTC

Mental illnesses run in my family. I have dealt with things such as anxiety and adhd, but my biggest impact of mental health has been my father. He has many mental illnesses and although I love him just the way he is, it has been incredibly hard to work around him. It is a large stressor in my household, especially not knowing what to expect on a daily basis. He recieves treatment which is very wonderful, but some of my biggest stresses in life route from my families mental illnesses.

2024-03-14 17:09:14 UTC

I have really struggled with food/eating and often purge or binge eat without telling anyone about it.

chamberk25_ — 2024-03-14 17:10:43 UTC

I first started showing signs of mental illnesses in 5th grade. I was put into counseling up until Covid. During quarantine, my mental health plummeted. I began to self-harm and self-medicate due to Depression. A few years later a traumatic event happened to me, I attempted suicide and was sent to a psychiatric facility. I was held there for roughly two weeks and put onto antipsychotics. A month later I had another attempt and was sent back. Doctors and psychiatrists are hesitant to make any full diagnosis' because of my age. Some say I show signs of Bipolar disorder while others think it could be a personality disorder.

mosbyma24_ — 2024-03-14 17:43:27 UTC

i was born with a condition that gave me "autistic traits" so even though i cant be labeled as autistic i have a lot of issues a person with autism would have. When I was young i was diagnosed with sensory issues and generalized anxiety disorder. as ive gotten older i started to notice how hard it was getting to perform certain actions. I lost the love for my activities, didnt like going out anymore, and was just having a rough time all around. I finally got in to see the doctor and was diagnosed with social anxiety and depression. I still think i might have more issues but my household cannot afford a therapist so i just have to figure this out on my own i guess

Someone I know struggles with addictions due to underlying mental health issues

2024-03-14 18:52:19 UTC

2024-03-14 18:57:58 UTC

I struggle with probably a few issues that are currently left undiagnosed. And I would like to get treatment, But I'm too shy to say anything. ADHD does however run in the family.. I have several family members who have it.

2024-03-14 18:58:38 UTC

one time my older brother was yelling about the most random stuff and they took him into the hospital and at first they thought he was schizophrenic but turns out he was just drunk

2024-03-14 19:00:06 UTC

First off, whatever this freaky font is-I despise it from the bottom of my heart. Anywho, my lineage is not one of the highest uh, mental wellness merits, being the offspring of vets with their own issues, having spent a majority of my use in lesser-fortunate areas, it was as though I'd been put in an arranged marriage with disorder! Often due to the chips on my shoulder I find it hard to focus, whether it be from nonsensical wandering, dissociation, or just complete shutdown, I've found many difficulties in school, but as I've learned to grow and adapt, these things have become easier to handle, I've still been kinda screwed over for timed exams though :/

2024-03-14 19:02:44 UTC

Multiple of my parents' friends from high school dealt with depression as they got older, but were never able to find an appropriate outlet to talk about their struggles and they drank themselves to death.

2024-03-14 19:07:27 UTC

mental illness definitely runs in my family, and i lost my uncle from it. I have struggled with mental illness since 7th grade and no one really knows what to say when you tell them that, so i keep it to myself most of the time.