12 Tweets That Prove No One Should Be Ashamed Of Mental Illness

Every day, people with mental illness face judgment because of their condition.

Given that one in four people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime, this is unacceptable. Thankfully, a critical mass of Twitter users are here to transform those negative perceptions, starting with a single hashtag.

Recently, users of the social media site started adding #ImNotAshamed to tweets in order to bring awareness to mental health issues and the negative stereotypes surrounding them. These empowering tweets prove people are more than their disorders.

Take a look at some of the messages below:

#imnotashamed of my mental health diagnoses because it's my reality and I can no longer hide it. No one should have to hide #mentalillness
— Erin Gilmer (@GilmerHealthLaw) January 8, 2016

#ImNotAshamed I had major depressive disorder for 7 years. I'm also not ashamed I finally recovered from it either pic.twitter.com/iEf0iGg8y4
— Jasmin Pierre (@JasGotFaith) January 8, 2016

#imnotashamed because my anxiety disorder is an illness and it doesn't define who i am
— Taylor (@taymilen) January 8, 2016

#imnotashamed that my PTSD came from honorable service. I'm ashamed of the people who claim it isn't real, or that I'm just a coward.
— Detroitmechworks (@Detroit15) January 8, 2016

#imnotashamed of having depression and anxiety and being on the spectrum. Still got my doctorate. Eat it, depression.
— Starman (@sunlightwarden) January 8, 2016

#imnotashamed of my mental illnesses any more than anyone ought to be ashamed of any other chronic condition — they can’t be helped.
— Liz Lazzara (@LizLazzara) January 8, 2016

#imnotashamed of my depression or anxiety because shame will never help me heal.
— Emily Goldstein (@editwithemily) January 7, 2016

#imnotashamed about my depression because it's shaped who I am today and I'm proud of how far I've come.
— Zoë Alicia (@ZoeAlicia101) January 7, 2016

#ImNotAshamed of my #mentalhealth disorders. Surviving Double Depression means I'm twice the badass #Depression can ever be! #EndTheStigma
— Dysthymic Dad™ (@DysthymicDad) January 11, 2016

#Imnotashamed of being socially anxious or have depression because I can understand what others are facing and help them and learn from them
— Chad (@GeneralStar489) January 11, 2016

#imnotashamed of my anxiety. I'm a masters student w a 3.9 GPA, a loving friend & a volunteer- doesn't define me! pic.twitter.com/kpFH9cVO5n
— Mental Health Gal (@ProjectFabLife) January 11, 2016

#imnotashamed of my anxiety & ocd. I'm SO proud of getting through & helping others! <3 #EndTheStigma #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/u9uIGp275R
— Rachel Griffin (@rachelgriffin22) January 11, 2016

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