Lived Experiences of Mental Illness Through Photography

normalizing, De-stigmatizing and humanizing Mental Health issues through photography and shared Lived experiences.

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Mental illness experiences shared visually.

Door And Windows

Door and windows with light through and plastic through them. [When I was depressed] I didn’t want the lights coming through, I didn’t want anyone

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Scissors

“In this photo the eye sees a basic pair of scissors. The unseen story is that these scissors are a constant reminder of how I

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Freshman Dorm

This is my freshman dorm. This was where my depression and anxiety got really bad and where I definitely had a lot of low episodes.

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Decorated Fridge

This is my fridge with photos on the outside. On the inside I barely have any food because it is depressing the food restrictions of

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Crosses

These crosses are very special to me, they represent my journey and have been given to me by my family, friends and church.  I look

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The Tree

This tree was planted before I was born so we are basically the same age. All winter it is really barren and then in the

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Just Stop

It is just one of the ways that they teach you to stop ruminating or stop doing what you are doing and to do something

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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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