Tag: psychosis

  • I Am More Than ‘Okay’: Michelle’s Story

    I Am More Than ‘Okay’: Michelle’s Story

    By Michelle L. // It started when I was 15. I remembered feeling like there was something eating away at my very core, and that I was always crying and nauseous. After two years of skipping school and isolating myself, I was diagnosed with major depression. I was relieved that, finally, there was help. However,…

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  • When Illness is a Stepping Stone Towards Positive Experiences: Kurtle’s Story

    When Illness is a Stepping Stone Towards Positive Experiences: Kurtle’s Story

    By Kurtle // I used to cope with my troubles by self-harming. I have been self-harming since my teens when I was studying in Junior College. I later pursued my studies in Melbourne, where I fell ill. Hence, part of my recovery story happened in Melbourne, Australia, and then in Singapore, where I decided to come…

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  • A Different Voice: Vanessa’s Story

    A Different Voice: Vanessa’s Story

    By Vanessa // I would like people to become more aware of and accepting of mental illness. Living with mental illness isn’t easy. It is like having a monster that eats you from within. Except no one can see this monster, so no one believes you when you talk about it. I have been dealing…

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  • Life After Psychosis: Boon Kee’s Story

    Life After Psychosis: Boon Kee’s Story

    By Boon Kee // I was diagnosed with psychosis in April 2014 and was hospitalised at the Institute of Mental Health (Singapore) for more than a month. After I was prescribed with medication I was discharged and placed under the Early Psychosis Intervention Programme (EPIP). Included in this care model are case management services and provide…

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  • My Bipolar Experience: Dora’s Story

    My Bipolar Experience: Dora’s Story

    Editor’s Note: A very brave piece by Dora who shares candidly about her journey with bipolar disorder and its challenging symptoms such as delusions, panic attacks and suicidal ideation.

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  • An in(VISIBLE) Story

    An in(VISIBLE) Story

    Editor’s Note: Mental health disorders are usually deemed abstract; “invisible”, in contrast to physical ailments like a fractured limb or the flu. I am therefore so thrilled that this handful of youth are championing for real and relatable mental health in their upcoming play in(VISIBLE). I especially appreciated that they took pains to develop the characters holistically, instead of reducing them to…

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  • The Process of Overcoming: Xicius’ Story

    The Process of Overcoming: Xicius’ Story

    Editor’s Note: Words wield the power to hurt, or to heal and bring hope. To Xicius, names are no different. In his story, he shares his experiences with early psychosis, counselling, and medication. His story also highlights that recovery isn’t just about positive thinking or leading an active lifestyle, but that it takes a combination of acceptance, faith, support, self-awareness, and…

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  • Paying It Forward: Vijay’s Story

    Paying It Forward: Vijay’s Story

    Editor’s Note: We’re so honoured to have Singapore Peer Specialist, Vijay, share his personal story with us on Tapestry! A humble, unassuming individual who’s ever so encouraging, we certainly need more people like him in our society 🙂 Thank you for sharing your story, Vijay. Let’s impact lives one story at a time.

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