[Magical Forest.]

Yes.
I've been diagnosed with Severe Clinical Depression and Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder.

I have faced discrimination and it really upset me. I'd always be known as the "wrist-slitter" that never talks to anyone or the one who would "freak out and scream" when she heard a loud bang. People used to walk past me and snigger, tease me about it, even make loud bangs on purpose, knowing that I'd go into a flashback.

Having mental illnesses has totally changed my life. Part of me wishes that I'd never had them, but a stronger part of me is sort of glad that I've been through them. I'm a much stronger person now that I can deal with my depression and flashbacks, I can look back and realise how awful I've felt and how far I've come. I know that I'll be much more likely to deal with stressful situations later in life because I've learnt how to cope and keep myself going.
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