An OCD Testimonial by ‘Rayray U’

I’ll never forget the day my life took a major twist. I was only six when the obsessions began. I was far too young to comprehend the complex nature of the disorder I suffered from. I wasn’t aware I’d be forced into a gory, lonely world – my Whinnie-the-Pooh and Little Mermaid thoughts would soon […]

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‘Schizophrenia: Missing Reality’ – A Personal Account

Schizophrenia: Missing Reality By Katherine Walters NOTE: This story contains brief sexual and violent references that some people might find upsetting – though the outcome is inspiring.  We aim to be honest here, so we have included the story in full.  Please only read if you feel comfortable with this sort of material. Buffer

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‘Depression: The Need for Govt Support’ – A Testimonial

I am 35 yrs old. I have been diaganosed with Major Depression since I was 21. I spent my 21st birthday in the hospital. Most days I can handle it well. But when something changes too much in my life, it’s hard for me to deal with that. Buffer

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‘Bipolar Soldier: My Story’ by Tracy Mellor

BIPOLAR SOLDIER – MY STORY BY TRACY MELLOR I was always a moody child. My mother would diplomatically explain it away as having an “artistic temperament”, as I used to enjoy drawing, painting, and music. When I became a teenager prone to extremely depressed moods and suicidal thoughts, they were blamed on the ups and […]

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A True Life Account of Bipolar Disorder: ‘Ellie’

NOTE: This story contains sexual and violent incidents that some people might find upsetting.  But we aim to be honest here, so we have included the story in full.  Please only read if you feel comfortable with this sort of material. As a young child (around 4-5 years old), I suffered from my “illness”. I […]

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