Live Free 999 encourages everyone to speak openly about mental health. We have created a space to share the stories sent to us from our audience to inspire others to share their own journeys, creating a virtual story-telling chain of community and support.
Notice: Some of the stories shared may contain topics that could be emotionally triggering to some members of our audience. Topics such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, and trauma are discussed.
Hey there, my name is Akani, as I’m writing this, tears are running down my chin. I’ve been addicted to weed for quite some time now. One year ago, my ex-girlfriend left me. She cheated on me twice after 4 years of relationship. She broke up 2 weeks before my final exams (I failed the first time, after which she
I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, and depersonalization for a while, and it messes with a lot in my life. It changed how I think how I talk how I go about my everyday life how, I see things and so much more. I hated the feeling of not being in control of my body, not being able to control my
I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and self-hate for as long as I can remember. When I was old enough to realize there are substances that would numb me, it was a no brainer. I think I was 10 years old the first time I got high. I still struggle with depression and anxiety. I have tried everything: countless medications, one-on-one
Hey, my name is Myloh. I’ve been battling depression and anxiety for roughly around 8 years now. I’ve gotten bullied since the 3rd grade. I struggle with substance abuse as well, as I basically just do ANYTHING that I have or can get my hands on… anything to numb my mind. I was put on medicine for my depression and
I never really thought of the world as a broken place until I started to notice all the things wrong with it. For me, everything went downhill after 2019. Juice WRLD died that month, school was starting remote learning, and I didn’t realize how much of a struggle it was. I thought remote learning would only last maybe a month
I am a product of a broken home. My parents divorced when I was 2. My Mom kept me from my Dad for years while making it known she never wanted me. I acted out as a teenager through shoplifting, fighting, running away, and experimenting with drugs. I left home at 15, became a Mom at 17, and went through
I’ve struggled with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and ADHD for as long as I can remember. I am going to tell my story regarding substance abuse. It started with Vyvanse. My parents were desperate to cure my ADHD because it was causing a lot of problems like worsening my depression/anxiety, etc. At first, I took it as prescribed. Until one
Where do I begin… lockdown hit in the UK and I never thought I had troubles or depression. maybe me just telling myself that to feel ‘normal, or maybe I just did and didn’t know. My nan passed. She had a heart operation and lived, then died of something completely different a couple weeks before Covid lockdown. I was numb,
Currently going through this part of life where I’m realizing the trauma and abuse I’ve endured has taken a toll on me. I used to pride myself on being so strong and optimistic. I would never cry, now all I do is cry. I have found the man of my dreams, and instead of starting a family and living a
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