“Having a mental disorder is not glamorous. Having a mental disorder is not a romantic walk in the park, where brooding creativity flourishes. It can be hell, and it can destroy lives.”— Robyn Murning, thoughtcatalog.com
“When you have a mental illness, you don’t get a manual from the doctor about how to cope. Sure, in the clinical sense, you might get an idea of what to do or anticipate but it does not always match the unique, individual experience.”— Jamie Berube, thoughtcatalog.com
“Mental illnesses are scary, they are serious, but there is help and there is hope. If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, do not be afraid to ask for help.”— Ivy Allen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Try not to associate bodily defect with mental, my good friend, except for a solid reason.”— Charles Dickens, amazon.com
“People who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don’t need help.”— Glennon Doyle Melton, amazon.com
“It takes so much energy constantly dealing with depression/anxiety/medication/doctors. It's so draining and progress is so hard to make.”— Jejune Being, facebook.com
“I think that we’re all mentally ill. Those of us outside the asylums only hide it a little better – and maybe not all that much better after all.”— Stephen King, google.com
“I don't think there was anything in my brain right then except the usual background static -- the kind you get on your radio when it's turned up all the way and tuned to no station at all.”— Stephen King, amazon.com
“And then something invisible snapped insider her, and that which had come together commenced to fall apart.”— John Green, Miles 'Pudge' Halter, amazon.com
“Relationship or hallucination? I don't care. Either way, I'm seeing somebody.”— Olivia Twiste, twitter.com
“Kindness transcends the boundaries of language, sickness, or disability. It is a universal human gift we all have to give and receive so don’t waste it.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“The struggles and the chaos are part of life. But you have to accept them with grace and serenity because they have their own gifts too.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“Each and every one of us is on this earth for a reason. No two people are alike. We are all perfectly made and created to do what we’re meant to do in this world. You are precious, you are unique, and you are special, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“Having all the wisdom and advice in the world doesn't mean we all won't have the occasional bad day. If someone isn't in the best mood and they're short with you- it's not your fault. Let them cool off. We all have days like that. Take a break and decompress. it'll pass.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“There's no experience or person on this earth that should ever make us feel less.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“Every experience is we go through is there to teach us, to humble us, an to help us grow.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com
“When you begin to visualize and hold powerful positive imagery in your mind, it appears almost like magic. This is the power of gratitude.”— Demi Lovato, amazon.com