Stories from Our Community – Shan You

Stories from Our Community

Personal stories from people in our community who have been affected by mental health issues and/or stigma in one way or another.

It's suffocating that I'm suffering from schizophrenia and PTSD and no one understands the struggles to top it off I'm...

Mairah's Story

I have always felt low for the longest time. Thought it was normal and life was just shitty. It came...

J's Story

I had anxiety and depression a few months back. It was a downward spiral when I started losing appetite, losing...

Mel's Story

Mental health issues are just like physical illnesses, like a flu. You will be ok. It should not be a...

Happy's Story

I was under depression when I was pregnant due to my husband's heavy grumbling and my sick mother. I have...

Jess's Story

I was depressed and suicidal for some time a few years ago. I was scared to seek help because I...

Angela's Story

My brother experienced high schizophrenic episodes while studying overseas under the PSC scholarship. Came back and was told that his...

Woong TL's Story

I am battling depression myself and you are not alone. Together we can do this, one day at a time,...

Shan's Story

Since I was 15, I had a dream that to travel to Japan with my family, but in the end...

After Storm's Story

After years of self help and personal development, I thought I am strong enough and should never feel depressed again....

Ming's Story

My mother is suffering from Dementia, and she is the violent type. I have to get use to her outbursts,...

鄞敏文's Story

I always feel stress during school or at work, especially with my parents' expectations to meet and catching up with...

Huiting's Story

I supported friends who are suffering from anxiety and depression. I saw how difficult it is for them to get...

Cindy's Story

Depression can be a hindrance to the people around us as it can effect quite substantially how people relate to...

Michelle Lim's Story

I have been to places where they teach students with mental disorders and the Teachers there are really thoughtful and...

Chee Hong's Story