Laura & Nahum - Love & mental health

Laura & Nahum's story - Love and mental health

14th November 2017, 2.22pm

“I remember trying to speak to my parents when I was 7 or 8 years old, thinking what I was experiencing was normal, but it turned out I was wrong. I don’t blame my parents for thinking my voices were my imaginary best friend, but it was a lot more than that. I was scared of talking because of how the world looked at mental health.

"I finally spoke to my mum when I was 15. My voices told me I had made the worst decision and that my loved ones and I would now get badly hurt. But apart from this, it felt like I had weights lifted off my shoulders. It was the first time I could properly breathe. Talking saved me. It took minutes to have a talk with my mum but, because of this, I feel a lot better today. It is baby steps but, please, try to express how you feel to someone, whether it’s through art, music, books, etc.”

“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

"There is stigma by the older generation and an attitude to just ‘get on with it’ – which may have delayed the time for me to seek help."

9th June 2022, 3.57pm | Anonymous

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“I want to be a catalyst for change wherever I can”

“Being vulnerable and looking to learn something new to help your physical and mental wellbeing is a major strength. It’s difficult, which is why it can be scary. It’s so worth it, though!”

1st June 2022, 9.17pm | Simon Clarke

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