Lived Experiences of Mental Illness Through Photography

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Mental illness experiences shared visually.

Side Effects

This photo shows how much I lay around and have no energy and just really sleepy.  I think it is mainly a side effect and

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Alarm Clock

A picture of my alarm clock on my bed—One of the important things with me with my bipolar is just my sleep…Sleep is one of

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Endless Crying

This is water dripping from the faucet. The endless crying. The crying comes with being depressed and everything. Not sure if it was the increase

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Billboards

The photos on these billboards when I first saw them just kind of meant a lot to me, I could relate. They are about depression

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Running Medals

These are my running medals. Something that I’m most proud of from a couple of years of running. Running can make you feel so much

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Fallen Tree

Fallen tree still living.  I have always liked this tree but when I was a kid, it fell over and uprooted and I like it

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Theory Homework

What is seen here is my theory homework. Math of music course. More academic courses for my major. The poem I took a picture of

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Running Shoes

My running shoes. Symbolizes what needs to change, but exercise, running, walking, just exercise makes you feel so much better. It can be a good

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