Unfixed Mind: Living with Mental Health Challenges

In the first episode of Unfixed Mind: Living with Mental Health Challenges, six individuals-Cissy, Ava, Ricky, Kyle, Dior and Jacob-share their experiences with mental health diagnoses. They explore how it feels to live with their unique challenges and reflect on identity, growing up, diagnostic labels and self-acceptance.
An Unfixed and Health Story Collaborative co-production
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[@TroyFord-author]

Love what Cissy says: if these are normal responses to abnormal situations, why am I the one that ends up with the label?

[@fauna3989]

This was very well put together and I appreciate hearing all of their stories. We are all out there in the world just trying to make it. ❤️👏

[@deannelehnertz-hansen2100]

Thank you for sharing your stories 🕊💞

[@nancewarner5799]

This is definitely an enlightening episode! Thanks to each of you for your vulnerability and emotional honesty. Hopefully your courage will encourage others who are suffering from mental health issues.

[@user-kd6or3md7z]

SO powerful. Thank you!

[@SarahSodaPop]

It's so hard to live in a society where showing vulnerability is seen as a weakness and/or something to be ashamed of. Until we change how we view our own natural feelings and emotions, there will always be stigma/ judgment and shame when it comes to mental health or mental wellness and therefore people will continue to suffer in silence and alone. A lot lf people who are apparently educated in mental health don't even understand how isolating and debilitating it can be to struggle mentally.

[@UnfixedCommunity]

You're so right Sarah. Thank you for watching and chiming in.

[@SarahSodaPop]

@@UnfixedCommunity you're welcome 💓

[@guillaumetailly]

Thank you so much for this first episode. 🧡