Q1: How
old were you when you first began to struggle with your mental health?
15 years of
age.
Q2: Which
‘symptoms’ did you experience first?
Paranoia,
impulsivity, low mood, auditory hallucinations.
Q3: What
was your first thought when you began struggling? Were you scared?
At first, I
was ignorant to my own symptoms then I began to feel more and more worried –
not necessarily scared.
Q4: At
what point did you get help and support for your mental illness?
Initially,
during high school, after being referred by my GP, however, help and support
became a lot more prominent/vigorous after I reached crisis point.
Q5: What
would you say has been the lowest point in your journey?
Having most of my teenage years taken away from me.
Q6: What
has been your most stable and happy moment or point in your journey?
From the
start of my campaigning and onwards
Q7: How
and why did you begin volunteering for Mind?
At first, it
was just a plan to gain extra experience for my Psychology degree. However, the
more I got involved, the more I discovered the passion I had for such
activities!
Q8: Did
you enjoy your experience with EastEnders? What was your favourite
moment?
I loved my experience
with EastEnders! My favourite moment was being on set and talking to the team!
Q9: What
one lesson did you learn in working with the cast and Producers?
Opportunities
are everywhere.
Q10: What
one piece of advice would you give to someone struggling with their mental
health?
Try to be patient,
because progress is better than complete conclusion.
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