Mental Illness is real in Zambia.
“I was in university when I was first diagnosed [with anxiety]. And I’ve only been dealing with it healthily for about 2 years. Before I was diagnosed I used to drink for me to cope with all the overwhelming feelings and emotions. Even after being diagnosed, I drank most of 2016 and some of 2017 away. I finished a bottle of vodka every day and if I didn’t, I’d be physically shaken and sick. ”
“Anxiety does this thing where it convinces you that you’re either too much or not enough or somehow simultaneously both. ”
Tell us your story.
Are you a Zambian that has experienced clinical depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or any other common mental disorder? We want to hear your story!
Don’t worry. It is completely anonymous. We don’t know anything about you except what you tell us.
Your story is powerful and can help bring about positive change. Thank you for being brave enough to dive into your own past to help change the present of others.
Your Story
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