Anon
I created this image as a way of expressing myself through somebody else. The process of creating this photograph as well as seeing the final image acted as a type of therapy to release my feelings about how I was attempting to cope with life at the time – I felt that I had no control over this.
Again, I created this image as a way of expressing myself through somebody else. This is how I often feel - that my happiness is a front, and people don't really know what's going on underneath.
This image is about feeling the need to break free, but that is incredibly difficult. For this reason, I photographed only my shadow. Each hand represents a different part of my illness, taking part of me piece by piece. This was what I felt I was experiencing at the time.
I created this image as a way of expressing myself through somebody else. The process of creating this photograph as well as seeing the final image acted as a type of therapy to release my feelings about how I was attempting to cope with life at the time – I felt that I had no control over this.
I have chosen to remain anonymous - please note that these photos are not of myself.
I was 13 when I first started to struggle with my mental health. I was bullied throughout my time at school, had difficulties regarding family and then was sexually assaulted. At the age of 14 I began to develop an eating disorder which then progressed to depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and psychosis. Right from the beginning I felt powerless and unable to express myself.
When I was 16 I took photography as an A-level, and felt it a fantastic way of expressing my self. Any title I was given to follow I always managed to include mental health and realism of it. This really helped me in being able to let go of past experiences.
Without the support of friends I never would have been able to exhibit my work, and share with the world my experiences and emotions, so for that I am truly grateful!