JCK FOUNDATION: Here Is OUR Story, What's YOURS? RE-THINKING OCD AND MENTAL HEALTH
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
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The JCK Foundation was created in memory of our friend John Cleaver Kelly to raise public awareness about the paralyzing effects of the brain disorder known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Our mission is to encourage people who suffer from OCD to share their story, and for their peers to be compassionate and understanding. . We hope to use John's story to educate and inspire those across the globe without a disorder to make a difference, be compassionate, and importantly be a friend to one suffering, let them know you are there. By just being a great friend, brother, and son, John helped a whole community understand a disorder that is misrepresented in the media. The JCK Foundation wants to help and inspire those fighting the disorder to share their stories because nobody is alone in their struggle. In the words of John Kelly, "Never Give Up." It's time to change the way people think about OCD. Here is OUR story; what is YOURS?
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My story: mental illness has impacted family for me throughout my life. With an uncle succumbing to his battle with epilepsy at a young age and anxiety issues throughout my adolescence, mental health was something I feared deeply, further exasperating my worries. Through John's story and struggle, I have been inspired to share and support not only myself, but family and friends and am committed to raising awareness for #OCDWeek.
I am recovering from an eating disorder that consumed years of my life, everyday continues to be a struggle,but talking to my friends and family,the people that really get me makes me a stronger person everyday, moved back to NY for my own sake. I no longer wanted to feel alone and hide. As I continue to deal with my own personal issues,John has made me realize it is ok to be open and vulnerable,we all have something but the most important thing is to talk.
My story: I've suffered from OC thoughts and depression since childhood. John helped me cope with it all during college and he became my closest friend. He never revealed the full extent of his own struggles, and I regret I couldn't help him as much as he helped me. But the fact that he was always so positive and supportive inspires me--I want to have similar impact on the people in my life.
As a provider in the mental health field, I have worked with many people who experience a broad range of sometimes debilitating symptoms. However, it is not only those with a diagnosis that can experience anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other feelings that can sometimes derail our plans in life. We all, as humans, have experienced suffering in some way. We must learn to understand so that we can treat others with compassion and give support for healing. Gain knowledge. Spread awareness.
My story: Anxiety and fear are not exclusive to people with OCD, and they are two feelings I deal with daily. Thinking about John and how he was able to remain a positive and uplifting person to everyone around him gives me a new found respect for him. When I feel anxious or afraid of the future, or my current circumstance, I always remember that my best friend was able to remain a great person throughout his struggles. It gives me strength.
My Story: OCD has impacted me since the summer before 7th grade. At first I was extremely embarassed. I just couldn't get the intrusive thoughts out of my head. I couldn't share these feelings with anyone becasue I was scared I would be riducled. Then John told me he had OCD, and he took me under his wing. He is my inspiration, and his story inspired me to inspire others through his story and my own story. He taught me to NEVER give up, and be myself, I can never thank him enough. Love you John
My story:I have suffered with anxiety and depression ever since I was a little girl. I always had this fear that I wasn’t doing something right and I was different.
I have grown up in a unique situation where I felt like I could always go to my friends and talk to them about anything I was feeling or thinking. John was one of these people. I am thankful for my friends and want to be the person everyone has been to me. Openness, support and love is what I will spread for me and John. Forever.
My Story: I battle anxieties but nothing as severe as the constant trauma suffered by those who battle Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. John Kelly was one of the kindest people I have ever known and I hope through research and further acceptance in our society, we can help those who suffer from OCD.
My story: Over the last 15 years, I have dealt with deep bouts of depression. Sometimes, it literally takes every last piece of energy I have to get out of my bed or pick up my phone. I've always felt like it would be a burden to share this pain with others and that mental health always comes with such a stigma attached. I am so happy that there are people out there who teach others to feel comfortable sharing this pain, so in your darkest hours, you're not alone.
My Story: I've battled with anxiety my whole life. I'm naturally a fairly confident person so on the outside it may not always seem that way. However, after I lost one of my closest friends to suicide, my anxiety hit an all time high. I buried myself in work and school, which made it worst. Through the help of friends who listened to me during all of my freak outs and encouraged me to change my stressful lifestyle, I was able to see beyond my anxiety and feel like myself again.
My story: Five years ago, this week, I lost one of my best friends to suicide. For me, the only thing worse than her passing is knowing that she struggled deeply with depression and anxiety and chose to keep it a secret. I urge everyone out there to join JCK Foundation's fight to end the stigmatization of mental health disorders in this country. We can make a difference within this harrowing issue that affects us all.
My story: For 13 years my brother Nathaniel battled severe Body Dysmorphic Disorder, an OCD spectrum disorder that involves obsessive thoughts about appearance. He took his life two years ago at age 24. His shame in his BDD prevented him from being comfortable talking about it, even with me. So many people suffer from mental health disorders or are impacted by the struggles of loved ones. We owe it to each other to help create a world where we can discuss these realities, so no one is alone.
My story: Since the age of four I have had epilepsy and have been taking seizure medication for it ever since. I almost lost my life after my first seizure when i went into a three day coma and stopped breathing. Even though I have not had a seizure for awhile, my days at times are hard at times because I get lightheaded a lot. John and I would discuss what were going through reguarly which is why I am very thankful that I had the chance to have met him and consider him one of my best friends.