Story Submission by Ross, Age 19 In early 2012 I went to Brisbane to stay with my brother for a month, as something of a holiday over the Christmas period. A few days before we left home, I had started noticing bouts of shortness of breath and an impending feeling, but I couldn’t quite explain...
Story Submission by Wayne, Age 52 The thing that saddens me about doing this is reading through the previous submissions and seeing the age of the people; all under 30 years old. But the best thing about reading them is that they’re still here to write about it. I’m Wayne, I’m 52 years old and...
Story Submission by Chris, Age 19 I started feeling depressed about 6 years ago. I was young and I had no idea what was going on. I was terrified. I didn’t want to tell anyone because I thought I was a freak, so I hid it. I tried and I tried to force it back...
Story Submission by Anonymous, Age 19 I don’t know why I am writing this, no one will read it. I know I am depressed, I know I could probably be happier. I just can’t face myself to tell my family, my partner, anyone really; I feel it’s easier to live depressed than talk about it....
Story Submission by Anonymous, Age 19 If you saw me, I would seem like a happy person. My life would look so great, so complete. But beneath this shell, hides a fractured individual. Yeah, my life is pretty good, but I often wonder about the decisions I’ve made so far. Yeah, I’m only 19, but...
Story Submission – Zoe, Age 19 So in an effort to start anew, as the new year often suggests we do, I’d like to point out some things as a way to apologise to those I may have once offended or hurt. A few years back I was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety. Unfortunately,...
Story Submission by Anonymous, Age 19 So a few months ago, I lost somebody very close to me. Since then, my world had begun to fall apart, and I lost all sense of hope for myself. Frankly, I did not understand the world and my reason for being, and I was ready to give up...
Story Submission by Max, Age 19 I struggled with depression when I was 17. Things seemed pretty bleak! I was stuck in a rut, I felt alone and like my life was going nowhere. More than a couple of times I just wanted to end it all. But I’m still here today due to the...
