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depression | education/learning | female | nervous breakdown | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | sense of self | stigma/discrimination | taking control
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Author: Fran Hutton Published: 28 September 2005 The following thoughts on recovery were shared through the ‘Submit your story’ section of the website. I have suffered depression for 16 years and I’m only 34. It’s fair to say most of those years were spent in denial that I had mental health issues, due to the fear of being labelled. It led me to have a nervous breakdown last year and only then did I admit I had a problem. On the whole, I picked myself up, accepted the help offered to me via health services and proceeded to getting better. I’m now a f/t student studying mental health and I’m no longer afraid to let my voice be heard, I don’t care about being labelled anymore. At the end of the day, like the opinionated members of society, I’m still human, I’m a depressive but I’m proud of my achievements and no one will stand in my way now!! If you’d like to share your thoughts or experiences of recovery then contact us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0141 240 7790 to discuss. Click here to go back to previous page |
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activism community/socialising/inclusion coping strategies creativity depression employment (+) exercise female hospital male medication medication (-) peer support (informal) and befriending seeing things differently self knowledge/learning/growth self management sense of self support from family support from friends support from mental health professionals supportive spouse/partner taking control talking therapies voluntary mental health services volunteering Story disclaimer
The stories presented here are for information only. They are meant to inspire hope and show that recovery can and does happen. The stories highlight various examples of recovery and we do not advocate any of these experiences as the ‘right’ way to recover. Recovery is an individual and unique process, each person must decide for himself or herself what will work for them. Please carefully consider any decisions you make about your own recovery and consult with someone you trust if you feel unsure. See our Submit Your Thoughts pages for details on how to submit a story to us or you can contact us.
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