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@stephanielamanna in our beautifully damaged hoodie ❤️

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"People with a mental illness are twice as likely

"People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder compared to the general population." - @camhfoundation

If you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, you're not alone. ❤️

Isabella shares her story and encourages people to seek help and talk about their struggles.

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With OCD and GAD, you may feel alone. But you’re

With OCD and GAD, you may feel alone. But you’re not! Rory shares his story - and we hope it will bring some hope to other people with these mental illnesses.

Visit damagedindarkness.com for the full story!

#mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #ocd #gad #anxiety #generalizedanxietydisorder #gadawareness #gadstigma

“In January 2022, I began struggling with the wo

“In January 2022, I began struggling with the worst depressive episode I had ever experienced and became very suicidal. During a crisis feeling the urge to act on my suicide plan, I turned to the place that is supposed to provide support only to be turned away and told, “I am not sure what else there is to do for you.”

After trying to investigate my remaining options after learning the psychiatric wards at other hospitals were full, the only other option appeared to be a stay at a private facility that would cost over $20000, which was not financially possible.

I was told I was one of the lucky ones as I had a psychiatrist in a city with looming waitlists. I did not feel lucky at all as I felt my pain had surpassed suffering, but it also made my heartbreak for those in similar situations without any supports at all. If I feel that I am hanging on by a thread, what is keeping those alone in their struggles from taking their lives? This was the point at which I was able to identify the deadly and devastating cracks in the mental health care system.

Over the past 3 months, I have been forced to face the reality of what the emergency room can provide for mental health crises – not a lot. Mental health crises fall on a spectrum and the level of distress will differ from person to person.

I feel I have fallen through the cracks of the system as I am not “bad enough” to be admitted to the hospital ward but need more support than outpatient can provide. At a speaking event an audience member asked me, “where do you hope to see mental health treatment in 5 years?”

My answer is simple: more levels of care."

💙Words: @itsbayleysworld

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How do you practice self-acceptance? ❤️ Visi

How do you practice self-acceptance? ❤️

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To continue supporting mental health and generatin

To continue supporting mental health and generating awareness, 10% of all proceeds from our clothing collections will be donated to @camhfoundation the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada.

The Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sets the standards for care, research, education and leading social change.

Visit damagedindarkness.com to buy yours! 🔥

Receiving over over 100+ story submissions to-date

Receiving over over 100+ story submissions to-date our writing platform is intended to be personable, relatable and transformative to our audience, as we provide our audience with the agency to speak their truth.

At Damaged in Darkness, we embrace difference. But one thing we all have in common is that we all have a story. What’s your story?

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“You never know how strong you are, until being

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." - Bob Marley

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Gentle reminders you need to hear today 💙

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#gentlereminders #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #positivity #courage #quotes #writingcommunity #encouragement #positivevibes

Boost your mood, energy and focus with this collec

Boost your mood, energy and focus with this collection of teas that are all-natural and help your mental health. 🍵 🍃

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come share your with hundreds of others ❤️ #mentalhealthmatters #personalgrowth #selfhelp

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Thank you to Kaylee for sharing your story and raising awareness for #mentalhealth. 🖤

To share your personal story on topics such as personal development, mental health, self-love, and healing visit damagedindarkness.com 💙

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"People with a mental illness are twice as likely

"People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder compared to the general population." - @camhfoundation

If you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, you're not alone. ❤️

Isabella shares her story and encourages people to seek help and talk about their struggles.

Visit damagedindarkness.com for the full story.

Words: @bellas.health_wellness

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#addiction #addictionrecovery #recoveryispossible #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #selfhelp #socialchange #socialmediamarketing #notforprofit #startup #writing #healthylifestyle #community #therapy #treatment #support.

With OCD and GAD, you may feel alone. But you’re

With OCD and GAD, you may feel alone. But you’re not! Rory shares his story - and we hope it will bring some hope to other people with these mental illnesses.

Visit damagedindarkness.com for the full story!

#mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #ocd #gad #anxiety #generalizedanxietydisorder #gadawareness #gadstigma

“In January 2022, I began struggling with the wo

“In January 2022, I began struggling with the worst depressive episode I had ever experienced and became very suicidal. During a crisis feeling the urge to act on my suicide plan, I turned to the place that is supposed to provide support only to be turned away and told, “I am not sure what else there is to do for you.”

After trying to investigate my remaining options after learning the psychiatric wards at other hospitals were full, the only other option appeared to be a stay at a private facility that would cost over $20000, which was not financially possible.

I was told I was one of the lucky ones as I had a psychiatrist in a city with looming waitlists. I did not feel lucky at all as I felt my pain had surpassed suffering, but it also made my heartbreak for those in similar situations without any supports at all. If I feel that I am hanging on by a thread, what is keeping those alone in their struggles from taking their lives? This was the point at which I was able to identify the deadly and devastating cracks in the mental health care system.

Over the past 3 months, I have been forced to face the reality of what the emergency room can provide for mental health crises – not a lot. Mental health crises fall on a spectrum and the level of distress will differ from person to person.

I feel I have fallen through the cracks of the system as I am not “bad enough” to be admitted to the hospital ward but need more support than outpatient can provide. At a speaking event an audience member asked me, “where do you hope to see mental health treatment in 5 years?”

My answer is simple: more levels of care."

💙Words: @itsbayleysworld

Visit damagedindarkness.com to submit your story and join the conversation!

#suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #treatment #therapy #healthcare #writersofinstagram #recovery #healing #suicideideation

How do you practice self-acceptance? ❤️ Visi

How do you practice self-acceptance? ❤️

Visit www.damagedindarkness.com to submit your story!

🖤Words: @sleeponthesofaa

.
#selfacceptance #selflove #selfcare #mentalhealth #loveyourself #love #selfawareness #selfworth #bodypositivity #mentalhealthawareness #healing #selfcompassion #mindfulness #motivation #bodypositive #selflovejourney #confidence #selfconfidence #beyourself #anxiety #gratitude #positivevibes #mentalhealthmatters #selfesteem #positivity #beauty #youareenough #acceptance #happiness #inspiration.

Visit damagedindarkness.com to submit your story ❤️

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To continue supporting mental health and generatin

To continue supporting mental health and generating awareness, 10% of all proceeds from our clothing collections will be donated to @camhfoundation the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada.

The Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sets the standards for care, research, education and leading social change.

Visit damagedindarkness.com to buy yours! 🔥

Receiving over over 100+ story submissions to-date

Receiving over over 100+ story submissions to-date our writing platform is intended to be personable, relatable and transformative to our audience, as we provide our audience with the agency to speak their truth.

At Damaged in Darkness, we embrace difference. But one thing we all have in common is that we all have a story. What’s your story?

Submit your story at damagedindarkness.com 💚

Words by: @katypelroy @reneenovoselpoetry @caitrecovers @chubbyhikerreviews

“You never know how strong you are, until being

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." - Bob Marley

Visit www.damagedindarkness.com to submit your story & join the conversation🖤

Video Creator: Dariane Alaniz

Gentle reminders you need to hear today 💙 Vid

Gentle reminders you need to hear today 💙

Video creator: @yudithdjo

#gentlereminders #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #positivity #courage #quotes #writingcommunity #encouragement #positivevibes

Boost your mood, energy and focus with this collec

Boost your mood, energy and focus with this collection of teas that are all-natural and help your mental health. 🍵 🍃

Video Creator: Dariane Alaniz

#health #benefitsoftea #healthyteas, #calming, #stressrelief teas, #organictea, #herbaltea #mentalhealth #healthy #lifestyle #mentalhealth #anxiety #notforprofit #startup #socialmediamarketing #volunteer #videocontent #instagramreels

you are enough ❤️

you are enough ❤️

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come share your with hundreds of others ❤️ #me

come share your with hundreds of others ❤️ #mentalhealthmatters #personalgrowth #selfhelp

Visit www.damagedindarkness.com to submit your sto

Visit www.damagedindarkness.com to submit your story. 💙

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