It was the death of a loved one that finally gave Stacey the strength and determination to face – and embrace – the OCD and mental health challenges that had plagued her since childhood…
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Postnatal depression after years of IVF: Nina's story
At just 18 Nina was told her chances of conceiving naturally wer every slim. However after years of fertility treatment she became mum to a little boy and soon after a little girl. She never imagined that once her dream came true she would experience the depths of Postnatal Depression…
Body-popping My Way Back to Health: Vidura's story
A challenging and disrupted childhood left Vidura lost, failing, and in the depths of depression. But when he discovered street dance, his whole life started moving to a brighter beat…
Finding Safe Spaces Online: Ashley's story
Contending with mental health and neurodiversity, Ashley and wife Morgana faced even more difficulties than most when it came to embracing – and showing the world – who they truly are…
From Manic Highs to Depressive Lows, Without a Diagnosis I Felt Hopeless: Katie's story
For more than a decade, Katie fought a lonely battle with her mental health and had no answers. But now, after finally being diagnosed as bipolar, she faces the future with confidence…
I Beat Alcoholism and Made a New Me: Brian's story
After years of misery and loneliness, Brian finally acknowledged that drink was slowly killing him. Now – after rehab, and with a renewed passion for friends, dance, and art – life has never been better…
From Being Diagnosed with ME, to Rediscovering Me: Vikki's story
Chronic fatigue syndrome shook Vikki’s life to the core, but it also prompted her to reassess what really mattered. Now, she’s determined to never take a moment for granted…
The Healing Power of a Marathon: Jenny's story
Heartbreak sent Jenny spiralling into negative thoughts and doubts, but the mindfulness of putting one foot in front of the other helped her to rediscover her rhythm…
Breaking Free from My Obsessive Compulsive Thoughts: Suz's story
The reality of living with OCD isn’t a penchant for tidiness and order, it’s a debilitating condition where intrusive thoughts can terrorise your daily world…