Glimpses

A compilation of uncensored real life experiences with Mental Illness

I continue to put together the manuscript of personal experiences with mental illness for free distribution to Carers, Consumers, Educators and Clinicians, in hope of increasing awareness and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness AND it would be great to include your story.

The manuscript is called Glimpses and an updated version is distributed electronically quarterly (if new stories have been received). Several Universities use this manuscript as a course resource, it is posted on websites nationally and internationally.

Glimpses already contains several stories on Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Anorexia, but I will continue adding stories on these illnesses.
 

Invitation

I am inviting you to submit your Consumer or Carer story on your personal experiences with: - Anxiety Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Any other MI I have overlooked. I would especially like some stories from people in their late teens and early 20's.

The average length of stories so far are 6 to 15 pages. However I do have those that are 3 pages and one that is 32 pages long.

People have told of the lead up to diagnosis, dealing with MH Services, medication issues, identifying triggers, working towards recovery and coping strategies. What and how much you want to share is up to you. Use your whole name, first name or a pseudonym, the choice is yours; but please know that your story, however you present it, could make a difference in how the world sees us. See below for my contact details.

Email, post or fax your story to:-

Nicci Wall
Mental Health Advocate
c/o 43 Browallia Drive
Rose Park
Corio Vic 3214

forwalls@xi.com.au

Fax:  03 5222 6847