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I Battle Depression

In The Dark

By: pandabear325
Written on November 20th, 2010
Age: 18-21 , Female
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  • 1inmany

    I'm sorry for what you are going through right now. It's hard for anyone who has not been in our shoes to fully understand what living with a mental illness is like. There are many of us here that do. It is important to have a support system. You might like to start by looking up NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness. There you can learn about your diagnosis, treatments, medications, etc. The more knowledge you gain, the better you will be able to educate your family members. You will also be able to find a local chapter near you that will include a name and phone number of someone who you can talk to and they will be better able to give you information on how to talk to your family. We belong to an elite group of people. Many brilliant people in history were afflicted with mental illness: Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Michelangelo, Isaac Newton, just to name a few. We are usually of higher intelligence, and are gifted in the arts. Next time someone wants to make fun, tell them these things. :) You're not alone.

    Nov 23, 2010
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