Personal Experience With Mental Illness: Personal Statement

I have battled and struggled with mental disorders from a young age; having first hand experience along with seeing it in the perspective as a family member. These challenges have allowed me to believe that I can be a valuable member of society by attaining the education I need in order to be of assistance. By having fallen into depression, I have been taught to seek assistance when I cannot help myself; therefore, permitting me to request help in my academics and personal life. My parents noticed my slow change of personality and eventually sent me to therapy; there I learned different ways to cope with everyday stress that can come from academics along with personal life. I was absorbed every piece of information given to me that allowed me to dismiss insignificant issues and view the overall picture. Therapy lasted for a year until I relapsed and was obligated to return until I desired happiness. Knowing how difficult it can be to admit that I occasionally need help to fortify myself, I ask for help when needed and am no longer afraid to reveal my candid nature to society and its judgements. Soliciting help enables me to take arduous courses along with achieving the grades I desire. Academically, I am in the top 1 percent of my class;
Personal experience with mental illness allows me to choose my future career, a psychologist. Being a listener for those who struggle is my focus in life. Working for a career that I both enjoy and allows me to relieve others of their obstacles, is the path I need to take in order to live my life as I want it. Currently, I diligently on myself and academics because I aspire to be the aid that I once needed and many individuals lack. This aspiration keeps me advancing when feeling tired and overwhelmed; showing others that another path exists which does not revolve around hating themselves will not only change their lives but hopefully even a whole