Mental Health Awareness Month: I have schizoaffective bipolar type and I just graduated with my BA in English (Magna Cum Laude) at age 28 after dropping out of high school and having intermittently relapsed into psychosis for a duration of 8 hospitalizations. With loving support success is possible6yr ⋅ WarmlyEccentric ⋅ r/mentalhealth
3 weeks clean. I've painted every time I had a major craving. I'm up to 95 canvases. So an average of 4.5 a day.6yr ⋅ MrReeRee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
27 days cut free and I trusted myself long enough to shave my legs. I am smoooooooooth. And no nicks!6yr ⋅ MrReeRee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shares about dealing with depression: Make sure you're talking to good people about it. No shame in getting help and wanting to be better.6yr ⋅ papabois ⋅ r/mentalhealth
2 nights ago I lost my best friend, my father, to his mental health issues. I just pray he is finally at peace. Please always reach out to your loved ones who struggle with depression and remind them that they are never alone. Love you forever daddy.6yr ⋅ lindsk21 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Let's love ourselves as well as each other. (x-post blackpeopletwitter)6yr ⋅ Micl_is_awesome ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Emotion Color Wheel. My therapist gave me this as a visual aid; it helps me to figure out what I'm feeling in the midst of panic attacks. I hope it helps you as well.6yr ⋅ LilDebbieD0wner ⋅ r/mentalhealth
This checklist has helped me through some tough times, so I thought I'd pass it on.6yr ⋅ secretiveBirdgirl ⋅ r/mentalhealth
It’s nights like tonight.. I wanted to cut so bad and instead I just wrote I love myself.6yr ⋅ mogo1997 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Depression and anxiety dominate my life but fuel my creativity6yr ⋅ MysteriousMandrill ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I asked Dan Harmon for advice on dealing with depression, and he was kind enough to deliver6yr ⋅ chojurou ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Sometimes we need to laugh at our struggles. I hope you all are feeling well today.6yr ⋅ korpcake22 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
First post. I’ve struggled with depression for over 12 years and I rarely put actual emotion, and pain into my art. Last week I completed my first attempt at expressing how I feel waking up lately, struggling with my depression and suicidal thoughts. Here it is: “The Hand I Was Dealt”6yr ⋅ barbedwirepapi ⋅ r/mentalhealth
This mirror constantly made me feel like shit. Olanzapine and effexor has ruined my skin and I've put on a decent amount of weight. I hate what was looking back at me. So I did the only thing I can do well. Painted the mirror. I hate it less now.6yr ⋅ MrReeRee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
5 days blade free. I forced myself to use colours. Hopefully it will brighten your day, somewhat.6yr ⋅ MrReeRee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Finally qualify for a PTSD/Depression service dog. I meet this sweet girl on Tuesday.7yr ⋅ johnsgurl ⋅ r/mentalhealth
At the request of my therapist, I drew what I was feeling during an episode of Depersonalization6yr ⋅ allthesnacks ⋅ r/mentalhealth
In love with this, thought it might validate a few others as well! Artist is Megan Fabbri, she's very talented and fun7yr ⋅ makayladee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
After coping with crippling anxiety for years with artwork, I've finally worked up the courage to post my artwork on Etsy for public consumption and (fingers crossed) purchase!! Today is a day of small victories.7yr ⋅ Supcailin1992 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Posted on r/incels this is where I draw the fucking line. Just because you think you have it worse doesn’t mean other people have it better. Hating women to the extent that you belittle their struggles is fucked up7yr ⋅ that-cliff-guy ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Had hours long panic attack and rough therapy session, came home to this.7yr ⋅ thegirlwholovespigs ⋅ r/mentalhealth
The result of my first art therapy class. I was surprised that it actually made me feel a bit better to just sit and paint for a while without any distractions.6yr ⋅ rsvpbyfriday ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Spent the evening depressed starting at the wall, but my floof was right there with me6yr ⋅ Janzo14 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Has anyone else found that animals make their depression a lot better? I'm living away from home and have depression badly. I've since fostered these 2 and the distraction and their characters have made me feel happier. Reminds me of home and gives me something happy to think about.7yr ⋅ blondebumpkin ⋅ r/mentalhealth
The realist shit that was ever said! I would love to retweet and quote this tweet, but some knob doesn't like when I moan on my twitter about my mental health, so I will share on here and my private one. Much love 🖤7yr ⋅ oisin432 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I met my new psychiatrist yesterday. I told the complete and utter truth for the first time ever. Voices, hallucinations. The lot.6yr ⋅ MrReeRee ⋅ r/mentalhealth
My mum doesn't have an eating disorder but has been a chronic dieter for years. She helps me so much in my ED recovery, when I saw this sitting out in her bathroom, I just had to...6yr ⋅ lilgeoffrey ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I crossed paths with a snowman I can really relate to. The worried, baffled facial expression really speaks to me.6yr ⋅ punchitchewy ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Universe: What if you could have an illness where you feel dead inside, want to throw things and scream profanity, feel like everyone hates you, and are incapable of falling asleep? As an added bonus, you get to hide it from everyone or they’ll assume you are mentally incompetent? Me: Sign me up!6yr ⋅ justtegan ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Ladies and gentlemen, you’re now experiencing an emotional turbulence. Please buckle up and relax; it will be over shortly. Sorry for the discomfort you’re feeling and enjoy the rest of the journey called life. —internetcrisis artwork by Hajin Bae (you can vent to me)6yr ⋅ pinkplauge ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Not finished but a drawing based on my mental state right now. No matter how much progress I've made I always slip up and fall back and drown in my failures and I'm further behind than ever. Like I'm just keeping myself from drowning and I'll never evolve to be what I should be.6yr ⋅ Pidovey ⋅ r/mentalhealth
After 4 months of these dirty dishes cluttering up my kitchen, I have finally begun to clean6yr ⋅ BadbrainzSouthie ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Today I am going in for a psychiatric evaluation for a proper diagnosis. We’re betting on Bipolar I and I’m only happy about getting a diagnosis because I’ve been out of answers for so long and I might actually get one.6yr ⋅ chojurou ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Although I'm usually of the mindset 'can't do it, why try?' I tried!! And I'm quite pleased by my first ever painting effort7yr ⋅ IvoryStiletto ⋅ r/mentalhealth
A supportive partner, not shaming me for not working out. I've been going through a lot.6yr ⋅ AccordingSoft ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I’ll be walking in a Suicide Prevention Walk wearing a shirt with the names of people that I personally and other people have lost to suicide. If you’d like your loved one’s name added, comment or message me! ❤️6yr ⋅ spermbaby2 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I'm in the psych ward (again), so I thought I'd make my room a little brighter.7yr ⋅ Beast_and_the_harlot ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I made some major changes in my life the past few months. As a habitual anxious nail peeler, I think this is proof I am happier.6yr ⋅ Iamtwofaced ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Doing a series on mental health, starting with my own. Depression (top left), Anxiety (bottom left), and Bipolar (right)7yr ⋅ waverofmeat ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I'm not done yet... I wanted to OD, or cut, but instead i drew this.7yr ⋅ Mrssomethingstarwars ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Mindless doodles really help me sort my thoughts. This is how I journal.6yr ⋅ garbage_queen138 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Making balloon animals for my niece has really helped improve my depression. Here is my first duck.7yr ⋅ Pete_the_rawdog ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I’ve been feeling pretty bad lately. Sometimes it helps to just put a pencil on paper and let my hand draw what my mind feels, so I did this today in sharpie. Call it “shatter/stay safe”7yr ⋅ Beast_and_the_harlot ⋅ r/mentalhealth
My friend at a mental health nursing home that I work at drew this regarding his dialysis treatments, can he get some upvotes?! I told him I’d show him the responses ☺️6yr ⋅ lalalotus88 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Brilliant letter to the NYT: It is a stigmatizing insult to the mentally ill to be lumped with Trump.7yr ⋅ Reedit_girl ⋅ r/mentalhealth
The cost of an ER visit with insurance to help with my mental health not shown is the almost 300 Dollar doctor fee.. the doctor charged on top of that for her time...6yr ⋅ FaithlessHeartless ⋅ r/mentalhealth
28yo M Did something totally out of character depressed at work the other night and messaged my estranged dad i haven't seen in 20 years and wasn't expecting to regret it6yr ⋅ aku_478 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Using the email function on a therapists website to ask for a new appointment because of my phobia of phones, and the response is “call us to make an appointment.”7yr ⋅ leetheham ⋅ r/mentalhealth
This is Depression. This is anxiety. This is a picture of my friend on a particularly bad mental health day. Mental illness is often silent to the outside world.7yr ⋅ knm5264 ⋅ r/mentalhealth
This year I started keeping track of everytime I started crying and here's my first month6yr ⋅ JahannesP ⋅ r/mentalhealth
My 4 y/o dog was struck by a car in august and that was the final straw in cementing a PTSD diagnosis. My therapist increased my session time and enrolled me in several group therapies. I am at peace for once in my adult life.7yr ⋅ chojurou ⋅ r/mentalhealth
A flier at my university's Psychological Services office. Having feelings like these for an extended period of time isn't always just typical adolescent discomfort: sometimes this can be a sign of depression. Remember that it is a sign of great strength to reach out for help. Stay safe 💓7yr ⋅ ninjasdad ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I am having a rough time lately and a good friend just sent me this.7yr ⋅ Pete_the_rawdog ⋅ r/mentalhealth
I know there are a lot of high schoolers going through a lot and they dont want to speak face to face so I wanted to make this so they can take a quick picture, quickly write down the number. Just show that they arent alone and there are people willing to help. :)6yr ⋅ PotatoFamBam ⋅ r/mentalhealth
after finding out the severity of my diagnosis my mom made me this beautiful figure of me fighting off my depression as a warrior wearing the armor of God; while I may not be so religious anymore, the gift remains beyond meaningful7yr ⋅ jjscrunchy ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Feel the best I've felt in a while after starting biofeedback therapy! I was totally unaware of its existence before someone suggested it to me, so thought I would leave this here!6yr ⋅ em-to-the-jay ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Here's a comic I drew about the fun of going pick up your medication ;')7yr ⋅ jellocube ⋅ r/mentalhealth
Drawing I did of my retraumatizing, involuntary inpatient stay earlier this month. Story in comments.7yr ⋅ jellocube ⋅ r/mentalhealth
