64 Interviews With People Who've Been Helped By Social support

We have interviewed 64 people who have overcome struggles with the help of social support from others. These stories show that friends, family and colleagues are vital to overcoming struggles of mental health.

Most recent stories of people helped by the support of others

Navigating Depression and Anxiety By Finding The Right Therapist and Books

Navigating Depression and Anxiety By Finding The Right Therapist and Books

September 24, 2025
Helped by: Self-Care, Self-improvement, Social support, Therapy
From Surviving Rape and PTSD to Becoming A Story Of Inspiration And Determination

From Surviving Rape and PTSD to Becoming A Story Of Inspiration And Determination

September 16, 2025
Helped by: Reinventing yourself, Social support
How I Beat My Mom Guilt & Post-Partum Depression By Never Giving Up Despite Setbacks

How I Beat My Mom Guilt & Post-Partum Depression By Never Giving Up Despite Setbacks

September 11, 2025
Helped by: Reinventing yourself, Self-improvement, Social support

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I’ve interviewed 64 people who have been helped by support of others, and here are the top 5 struggles that these people have overcome:

  1. Depression (31 posts)
  2. Anxiety (30 posts)
  3. Suicidal (15 posts)
  4. Childhood trauma (12 posts)
  5. Panic attacks (12 posts)

In our many years of publishing helpful mental health content, we always received questions from our readers about specific situations. While we have a lot of helpful tips to share on how to be happier, we simply can’t offer advice for every situation.

That’s why I’ve set out to interview folks with every type of mental health struggle. My job as an interviewer is to categorize these interviews and present them in a way that is most helpful to our readers.

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Case studies

Navigating Depression and Anxiety By Finding The Right Therapist and Books

“Considering the duration of my struggle, anxiety, and depression have been constants in my life. Over the years, I had tried numerous medications and visited countless therapists, but nothing seemed to offer lasting relief. It wasn’t until I discovered these resources, particularly the “DARE” book, that I finally started to see a glimmer of hope and progress toward overcoming my challenges.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Childhood trauma
Depression
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Self-Care
Self-improvement

Therapy

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Case studies

From Surviving Rape and PTSD to Becoming A Story Of Inspiration And Determination

“Shortly after the trauma, I started to isolate myself from the world. Experiencing anger with just about everything and everyone. Those closest to me sensed something was wrong. I knew something was wrong. But I was not able to identify what it was. Nor could anyone else. I continued to spiral out of control.”

Struggled with:
Abuse
Assault
PTSD
Suicidal

Helped by:
Reinventing yourself

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Case studies

How I Beat My Mom Guilt & Post-Partum Depression By Never Giving Up Despite Setbacks

“I tried to keep a smile on my face and pretend all was great, but deep inside, I had this sadness, bitterness, and anger. I was in denial that something was wrong, and in my mind, if I admitted it, it would confirm what I knew all along. That I was a failure at being a mom. I even compared myself with other moms. Imagine that! I tried to hide it from the world.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Postpartum depression
Suicidal

Helped by:
Reinventing yourself
Self-improvement

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Case studies

How I Overcame Delusional Disorder, Psychosis, and Legal Guardianship

“I was on a very high antipsychotic dose and the side effects made me miserable. I made a plan to end my life but before anything happened my mom noticed my deepening depression. She helped me get treatment for depression and, just as important, both she and my brother spent time with me, offering constant reassurance that there was light at the end of the tunnel.”

Struggled with:
Depression
Psychosis

Helped by:
Exercise
Medication

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From Drama Addiction to Healing: A Psychologist’s Journey of Self-Discovery

“In those times, I became a master of disguise, adept at hiding the turmoil beneath a veneer of composure. To the outside world, I appeared to be navigating life with ease, but inside, there was a cacophony of emotions I kept tightly guarded. It was a delicate dance of maintaining appearances while wrestling with an internal chaos that threatened to spill over at any moment.”

Struggled with:
Addiction

Helped by:
Mindfulness
Self-awareness

Therapy

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Case studies

Breaking the Cycle of Fear and Avoidance: My Path to Managing Social Anxiety

“I’ve always been good at putting on a brave face, especially at work-related events, so most people had no idea I was struggling. But inside, the anxiety would build up, and I often felt so overwhelmed that I had to leave early or run out after only a short time. Eventually, my anxiety reached a point where I’d either cancel last minute or break down in tears before even getting to the event.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Journaling
Meditation
Mindfulness