NAMI HelpLine

Why Me?

I checked myself into the hospital for the first time and I was scared. I didn’t know what to expect. Everything that is seen in...

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The Struggle is Real

I am touched by these conditions which are both a curse and a blessing. The blessing is the empathy it has taught me. The curse...

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Suffering in Silence

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I Wish You Knew

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Both Sides of the Couch

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An Ocean of Sadness

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Kelsey’s Story

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A Letter to Someone Who Doesn’t Understand

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Help Yourself and Help Others

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Ben’s Story

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It’s Not Okay

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Rock Bottom: The Lessons I Learned and the Promise I Made

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Follow the White Rabbit: The Dark Hole of Bipolar Disorder

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Living With Depression

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Experiencing and Developing Mental Illness

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Iceberg Essay: The Mysteries Below the Surface

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Jack’s Story

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My Depression Does Not Define Me

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A Life Story

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My Depression in My Life

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My Bipolar Disorder Story

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Better Days

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NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).