Send Us Your Story

Many of the users of this site have been inspired by the experiences and strategies shared in the real student stories. Several have suggested that it would be good to hear more tips and stories from other site users.

This page gives you the opportunity to send us a short account of your own experience of depression and to share ways that you have found to tackle or overcome depression. Please note that what you write may be edited or shown in a shorter version.

A bit of background info will help put your story into context for those reading it. (Please share very briefly any of the following details, and any others you think are relevant: male/female; age; what you're studying; family background etc. Also suggest an alias name to put alongside your story.)

How have you been affected by low mood, depression or suicidal thinking? (Please give a summary in no more than 500 words)

What have you found most helpful in moving forward from these experiences? (Please say why and what you would recommend for others to try)

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