I don't need help


I believe the number one reason why many do not accept the fact that they are mentally unhealthy is because we have a false image of what mental illness looks like. 

Before being diagnosed with schizophrenia, I saw myself as beautiful. I dressed sharp, I kept my hair and nails up. I cared about my appearance. 

After being diagnosed I said oh no not me. No way do I have a mental illness. I denied it and refused medication. 

We have to educate the masses. That's why I plan to produce movies on mental health awareness.

I want to show that anyone could get a mental illness. It doesn't matter how they look or how much they keep themselves up. 

If you have a loved one with a mental illness, encourage them to buy my books on mental health. 

Reading these books will make them feel normal and not alone.

Content in this blog has been produced from, "Let's Be Inspired: Undefeated Despite Schizophrenia." Read today.

Swiyyah Woodard is a 4 time published author. She has obtained a BA in Psychology. She has been baker acted for more than 10 times. After being hospitalized she felt inspired to write her first book, "Don't call me crazy! I'm just in love," inspired by her true story. Learn more about schizophrenia, what it's like to break down, and what it's like to heal. Read today.

Read the entire series: "Don't call me crazy! I'm just in love" (Fiction Inspired by Swiyyah's story)," "Don't call me crazy! Again," (Fiction inspired by Swiyyah's story part 2) and Let's Be Inspired: Undefeated Despite Schizophrenia" (Memoir.)


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