Have you had a mental illness? Yes, I was diagnosed 2 years ago with depression and mild anxiety.
Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill? Yes, a lot of people have disconnected with me entirely when I tell them I have a mental illness. If i tell people about the suicide they say that I'm insane and should be locked up. People tell me the only reason I am depressed is because I like the attention. It hurts a lot because its not true in anyway
Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness? I have been offered a lot of great opportunities from being mentally ill. I am involved with something called new mentality all about reducing stigmas of mental health issues. i am also involved with a magazine called posse about reducing self harm with drugs and injuries etc... its all fantastic. I also get many opportunities to speak about my struggles with depression.