This web-series addresses mental health in the first person. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder since she was 18, Lula shares her story and her daily life. Arthur, a 24-year-old student, testifies about the depressive states he has been fighting for years. Marc, 26, suffers from schizoaffective disorders. He talks about his internment, and about the importance of separating the human from the diagnosis. Florine testifies about her long psychiatric history, and the importance of unconditional love. Jade, 20 years old, talks about melancholy, derealisation and existential crises that mark her life. Franek shares his battle with anorexia nervosa, and how he overcomes it. Cindy explains how her ‘life burnout’ led her from a supposedly perfect life. Florian talks about autism, the obligation to ‘deal with it’ and the importance of escape routes. With his mother, they describe the constant search for appeasement that gives rhythm to their lives. Kevin talks about the constant questioning that comes with a diagnosis of schizophrenia … These personal portraits make us dive into stories of the everyday lives of people living with psychological disorders. They take us beyond ignorance and preconceived ideas about mental health.
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