Personal stories

By sharing stories we can help others feel less alone, encourage open conversations, and remind people that support is always within reach. Share your unique story with Mental Health UK.

Charlene’s story

"Although I enjoyed spending time with my new baby, I began feeling incredibly sad all the time."

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Elizabeth’s story

"I’ve met many inspirational women who are post-menopausal and living their best lives ever, which gives me strength because I know this will pass."

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Emily’s story

"I remember feeling completely out of control — like I was drowning in a sea of thoughts I couldn’t shut off.

That was my wake-up call."

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Jay’s story

"The good things I do help me cope with the bad things affecting me."

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Rob’s story

"The love and support from the family helped Jack turn a corner."

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Thay’s story

"I can't believe it. My family and I can plan and build a future."

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Jack’s story

"Your help is absolutely outstanding."

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Ali’s story

"Someone was always at the end of the phone to put me at ease."

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Jacqueline’s story

"Clic gave me room to breathe and helped me find my feet again. "

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Lauren’s Story

"It is truly heart-warming to see the other users supporting each other through anything they may be feeling or experiencing"

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Amy’s story

"Another reason why I love volunteering with Clic is because it helps me too – I’m still human and have periods where I’m struggling, and to have that support there makes such a big difference. "

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Mark’s Story

"I think it has helped with my loneliness massively as I feel like I'm involved in an online community where I can speak to anyone and actually become friends with them. "

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Arif’s Story

"It can sometimes be too much to talk to people close to you, but services such as Clic gives you access to people who genuinely want to help and listen to your story."

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Susan’s Story

"Being able to FaceTime other members of the family for the first time was priceless"

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Mo’s Story

"It didn’t take long for me to realise that I had found a safe, relaxed and very friendly place to be."

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Sarah’s Story

"I hadn’t been prioritising myself for months and months which really took a toll on my wellbeing "

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Steven’s Story

"It just felt like everything came at once, and I had nowhere to turn. I felt as though I had failed as a dad."

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Dean’s Story

"This gave me a purpose and made me feel a part of something as well as having support from staff who encouraged me and made me feel accepted."

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Amita’s Story

"Group members all have their own issues, but we all come together for support and that’s what helped me."

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Delilah’s Story

"I find it really comforting that Clic is there. I can just log on and chat to someone if I need to."

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Your story is unique – sharing it with others will encourage open conversations, and remind people that support is always within reach.

Mike's story

“After the first phone call, a weight was lifted off my shoulders”

Mike tells us about how Mental Health and Money Advice in Scotland, delivered by Support in Mind Scotland, helped him to deal with his spiralling debt, and about the impact it has had on his life.

Denise's story

“I became my son’s mother again, rather than his carer”

When Denise’s son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, she felt like she had nowhere to turn. She tells us about how the Rethink Advice and Information Service, delivered by Rethink Mental Illness in England, helped her to understand their rights when it comes to his care.

Steve's story

“The wounding shared gives a little bit of fortitude”.

Steve attends the Machynlleth Carers Support Group in Wales, delivered by Hafal. He tells us about how the group has helped him.