Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough For You

Breaking stigmas, sharing stories, and creating understanding

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Breaking stigmas, sharing stories, and creating understanding

Our Journey: From Silence to Solidarity

Welcome to Lives Not Labels. We designed this space for anyone with a mental health condition, especially if it’s not a very sexy one.

In all seriousness, there are conditions out there that we all know that people would like to pretend don’t exist. And we know because we have them. We know what it feels like to be stigmatised, discriminated against and misunderstood, whether people intend to do it or not. Either way, it feels pretty rubbish.

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Please note that some stories featured on this website may be triggering or upsetting. We encourage you to check the tags on each story before reading.

Where no one feels alone in their struggle

When we received our diagnoses, we felt alone, overwhelmed and apprehensive about the future. We quickly realised that if your mental health condition couldn’t be wrapped up in a bow and made to look pretty, it was simply hidden away like an unwanted gift.

The mental health campaigns shouted at us to “Speak up!” from giant billboards and glossy magazine advertisements. But when we did, we often found that nobody wanted to listen to us.

So that’s why we created Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough For You. Yes, we know it’s a bit of a mouthful – it’s meant to be. Mental illness isn’t something that is easy to talk about. It’s awkward and inconvenient and not a polite topic of conversation at the dinner table. Yet we all deserve to have a voice to tell our own truths and realities of mental health.

Join Us

And you are welcome here- at our dinner table- no matter how unsexy your mental illness may be.

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Where No One Feels Alone In Their Struggle

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Our team consists of mental health activists, educators, and individuals

Our mission is to:

  • Give voice to those with stigmatised mental health conditions
  • Challenge misconceptions and stereotypes
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  • Provide a platform for sharing real, unfiltered experiences
  • Foster understanding and empathy in the wider community

Challenge misconceptions and stereotypes

Here, you’ll find stories that aren’t wrapped up in a pretty bow. They’re raw, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable – because that’s the reality of living with mental illness.

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What They Say About Us

We believe that every story deserves to be heard, whether it has a happy ending or not. By sharing these experiences, we hope to create a world where no one feels alone in their struggles.

Contact Us

If you wish to share your story, please go to our Contribute page for guidelines and how to submit.

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enquiries@livesnotlabels.com

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Where No One Feels Alone In Their Struggle

Content Warning:

“Please note that some stories featured on this website may be triggering or upsetting. We encourage you to check the tags on each story before reading.”