I want to tell people that I had post-natal depression because there is so much stigma around the subject and there shouldn't be.
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I want to break down some of the stigma associated with mental illness.
The only reason I've shared my story is to take that tiny baby step of breaking down the stigma attached to depression.
I was hoping that I could say stuff about mental illness that maybe people didn't know. You know, speak up for bipolar disorder and let people know a little bit more about it that they may not have known.
It can be difficult for people to talk about it, because there still is that stigma around mental illness. But I would encourage people to do that, because they'll be surprised once they do 'come out' how many other people have had similar experiences.
I have fought my own battle with depression, and it was important for me to bring a little awareness about it for others.
I spoke so much about being a manic-depressive. I want to bring everyone back to my earliest memories of this companion of mine. Some people call this companion I have an ailment, or worse a terrible nightmare from which some people cannot awaken. I know that I have nothing to be ashamed of. I have nothing that should garner a stigma.
When I diagnose my depression now, I think it was partially about saying goodbye to these kids that I always expected to have but already knew that I wouldn't.
Spreading the word about depression is my mission. I am working to build awareness, educate people about the symptoms, and change public opinion and individual attitudes about depression.
Do I wish I had never endured postpartum depression? Absolutely. But to deny the experience is to deny who I am.
I inherited depression from my mother's side of the family.
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