After years of hiding her feelings, Lesley Pyne was close to falling apart – but therapy and yoga helped her to transform her life…
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Your stories are at the heart of Happiful's mission to end the stigmas around mental health. Read our inspirational and uplifting true life stories
Taking back control: Karen’s story
Karen Manton was hospitalised every two years as she battled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, but finally getting a diagnosis offered relief…
Creating the Trauma Response Network: Sean's story
Sean Gardner developed PTSD following the Manchester terror attack, but from such a devastating event, Sean is creating something positive…
Finding my purpose: George's story
MDMA became a catalyst for anxiety so severe, that for three years George Hodgson felt he couldn’t leave his bedroom…
The fight against my inner critic: Terri's story
A perfect storm of troubles swept Terri Cox into a deep pit of depression. But thanks to an innovative form of therapy things are back on track…
Against all odds: Adam's story
Following a horrific car crash, Adam Lanceley experienced devastating injuries, depression, and OCD, but now uses music to inspire others…
When your world falls apart: Liz's story
Liz De Oliveira was living a never-ending nightmare after her daughter took her own life. Now she's speaking out for all those affected by suicide…
Seeing a future after loss: Jodie’s story
Discovering you’re pregnant can be an exciting time, but what if the unimaginable happens? How do you get through the day when your baby has died?…
From mental ill-health to mental wellness coach: Joe’s story
A major bipolar manic episode left Joe Roe in a secure mental health unit, but she was determined to become a life coach to help others…