Breaking stigma, sharing stories and creating Community
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.
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.
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.
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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Read stories or share yours, get support.
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Different conditions covered on the site
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Stories shared on our blog pages
Our Purpose
Our mission is to:
Challenge Misconceptions and Stereotypes
Here, you’ll find stories of mental illness and personality disorders. They’re raw, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable – because that’s the reality of living with mental illness.
Lived Experiences
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.
“The emotional pain never goes away for long.”
“I’ve had medical professionals see BPD on my details and think it’s bipolar disorder.”
“I found out that my previous therapist and my psychiatrist diagnosed me without letting me know.”
Contact Us
If you wish to share your story, please go to our Contribute page for guidelines and how to submit.
Email Us
enquiries@livesnotlabels.com
@livesnotlabels & send a DM
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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.”