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23 Jul 2012John's story
I am 8. I don’t like having ADHD because I miss some of my lunchtime at school to go to get my tablets. I don’t like taking my tablets because it spoils my fun and people keep asking me why I take tablets.
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30 Nov 2011Alice's story
I was 13 when I first started self harming. Every day was the same. Arguments, fall-outs and loneliness, I just couldn't take the stress anymore, so I cut my wrists.
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30 Nov 2011Celeste's story
My life started to be disrupted at the age of 14 by my mental health issues. My behaviour and inability to cope led me to leaving school and going into care.
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30 Nov 2011Charlotte's story
Charlotte, 21, started to self-harm and restrict her food intake when she was 14 years old.
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30 Nov 2011David's story
One day after a dance class David announced to his mum that he felt fat. His mum was horrified.
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30 Nov 2011Matthew's story
Matthew developed an OCD after the sudden death of his brother.
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30 Nov 2011Sally's story
Sally at 9 years old became a carer for her family
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30 Nov 2011Tyger's story
A couple of years ago, my father died suddenly of a heart attack. Being the eldest child, I had to look after my mum and my younger brother and sister as well as myself. But I was only 15.
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30 Nov 2011Zoe’s story
No matter what barriers you are faced with, you are strong and you can go on to do well and achieve your dreams.
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29 Nov 2011Hanroun's story
Bullying tore me apart. I wanted to be part of something so badly that I got involved in a gang.