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These Photos Tell The Story Of My Mental Illness
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These Photos Tell The Story Of My Mental Illness

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I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures. No amount of words could explain how these disorders affect me, so I’ll let the pictures do the talking. This project is sort of an emotional catharsis, and I’m just putting it all out there. I hope these images will speak to people, people with mental illness and without. Being vulnerable is my coping mechanism.

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    Coming out of a seizure- It’s kind of like waking up from a nightmare and slamming back into reality.

    Depersonalization-I’m completely detached; I’m not even real anymore.

    Depression-It’s a heavy coat I cannot remove; the darkness just swallows me whole.

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    Generalized Anxiety-I try to carry too many thoughts and then they all come crashing down.

    Intrusive thoughts-My thoughts are angry and alive and screaming at me.

    Panic Attack-I’m trapped in my own turmoil and it’s terrifying.

    Peace-That moment when I reach out to someone and instead of calling me crazy, they love me through the pain.

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    nell bell
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos are very expressive and I can identify with them. Your visual description is beautiful and painfully right on.

    Karthik H.S.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exposing your vulnerabilities is a brave choice for coping mechanism. Good luck! Great shots too btw.

    Amy Jo Buchanan
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have had a seizure before. It was absolutely terrifying and the worst feeling ever to suddenly gain consciousness and then try to gain control over my limbs and body and i kept hiccuping. And I was so disoriented. I can not imagine how you do this. You are a strong woman , you do it because you have to. God bless you! The anxiety was relatable! Terrifying. Stay strong! I love the images and the emotion you conveyed through your work.

    Deena Kingery
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your first photo is EXTREMELY POWERFUL and speaks very loudly about your dysfunctions. Try to think positive thoughts and stay in charge.

    nell bell
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos are very expressive and I can identify with them. Your visual description is beautiful and painfully right on.

    Karthik H.S.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exposing your vulnerabilities is a brave choice for coping mechanism. Good luck! Great shots too btw.

    Amy Jo Buchanan
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have had a seizure before. It was absolutely terrifying and the worst feeling ever to suddenly gain consciousness and then try to gain control over my limbs and body and i kept hiccuping. And I was so disoriented. I can not imagine how you do this. You are a strong woman , you do it because you have to. God bless you! The anxiety was relatable! Terrifying. Stay strong! I love the images and the emotion you conveyed through your work.

    Deena Kingery
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your first photo is EXTREMELY POWERFUL and speaks very loudly about your dysfunctions. Try to think positive thoughts and stay in charge.

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