Growing up, Rebecca Fussey never felt like she fitted in. She experienced extreme anxiety in every social interaction, and went on to use alcohol as a coping mechanism for her depression. But once she received a diagnosis, Rebecca understood herself and her behaviour much more…
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YOUR STORIES
Your stories are at the heart of Happiful's mission to end the stigmas around mental health. Read our inspirational and uplifting true life stories
Me, My ME, and My Metamorphosis: Julia's story
Julia Scott went from an energetic and activity-fuelled childhood, to almost confined to her bed in her late teens. Receiving her diagnosis of ME finally came with an understanding of how to manage her energy…
Finding My Inner Strength: Hayley's story
Ex-police officer and mum of two Hayley Grant-Bampton recalls experiencing anxiety from childhood, but it wasn’t until she had a panic attack that she understood what had been going on her whole life. Now, she’s using her own experience to do something positive...…
To Hell and Back: Nathaniel’s story
Drug addiction dragged Nathaniel Orona into a world of pain and humiliation. He had sought peace and happiness in heroin – but finally found it through self-belief, rehab, and yoga…
In Search of my Lost Identity: Danielle's story
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, Danielle Simpson had more than just her health and illness to contend with, as she had to leave behind the adventurous life and career she loved in Dubai for treatment at home in the UK…
Waiting to Wake From the Nightmare: Robert's story
After living with schizophrenia from a young age, Robert Bayley speaks with candour and disarming honesty about the challenges of his condition, his experiences of psychosis, and why music has truly helped him…
Learning to live life differently: Lesley's story
It took Lesley Bird over a year to feel free from the effects of work related stress. Then what started as an earache led to pneumococcal meningitis, which changed her life forever…
In the Process of Recovering: Keeley’s story
Growing up in an abusive household made Keeley Stephenson fear for her own life, until a social worker took her to a safe place, and ensured her mum received help to manage her schizophrenia.…
Letting Go of Perfect: Charlotte's story
Depression and anxiety drove Charlotte Duff to nearly end her own life. But after she found the courage to seek help, she now faces the future with hope – and the knowledge that she is not alone…