From Mad in Ireland: I feel I have developed a strength and a resilience because of my mental health experiences. When fingers are pointing at me as the ‘problem’ I now look within and see how I can change myself for the better. In this way I am gaining from the experience – I am growing. I am closer to coming off medication. I try to be open and authentic with psychiatrists, as they need to be educated, however this can leave me vulnerable at times.
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