My name is Heather and by the time I was 6 years old I was diagnosed severely depressed. I was taken to counselling and at 7 started on an antidepressant. I struggled terribly all my life. I have been severely abused and that doesn’t help with the mental illnesses. After 28 years of dealing with mental illness and 

debilitating anxiety I finally believe and know there is light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. After tons of different diagnoses and medications I’m learning to live with Schizoaffective Disorder and the other mental health problems I have. I take my medications and go to therapy every week. I’m finally starting to notice a difference so I know there is hope! If you are struggling reach out and don’t give up! I have had plenty of people give up on me because they don’t understand and that is the worst thing to happen to a person with a mental illness. Get the help right away! It can take time but I promise that it’s worth the hard work and effort. Thank you for allowing me to share a little with you.