Daniel’s Story

I have a mental illness.  I am alive today. Yes! Finally there is power in numbers, yes I have a voice. I am human. I am o.k. we are all o.k. To have an outlet to share stories, learn, teach, pass on is so valuable.  I'm so thankful for bringchange2mind, its incredible, life changing, for many people,  I don't know where to begin. So all over the place.       

I saw the commercial and it moved me. Finally a voice, a face putting the stigma down. Showing a face. We need more compassion. I've experienced discrimination. I've experienced mental institutions ( half a yr). I've experienced homelessness ( which comes with our illness ) I also know I'm blessed for having survived the onslaught of debilitating medication,  sleep deprivation, drug abuse, law problems, family not understanding, mis diagnosis, halfway houses, rehab centers, ...what I'm saying is i have Compassion, empathy, sympathy I am mental illness, I am bi polar, I am post traumatic, I am schizophrenic,I am bulimic, i am anorexic, I am depression, I am mental illness and I am human. We are one, the same. Your disease is my disease.  I have a mental illness, I am fine. 

To have lived into my thirties with all my medication, overdose or hospital stays or suicide attempts I have learned I am not alone. I am not alone. We are not alone. I'm a surviver like you. I learned there is hope for all. Faith in your self, friends, family, whatever support you have. Use it, hold on to it and live. Live happy. Its your right. If someone takes away your rights speak up. This is our platform.  Use it!

I thank whoever's behind this campaign. My most sincere thank you. A big hug of gratitude and hopefulness . Be kind to evryone. And have patience. Be.       

Thanks for letting me share. Live. Love. Live. Love. Be.