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Old May 19, 2013, 08:06 PM
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A lot of people here will relate to these people sharing good accounts of their stories.

"As the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is released in May, Yahoo is featuring first-person stories from Americans who are diagnosed with some of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Here are some of their stories."

Faces of mental illness: Patients share their stories
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Old May 20, 2013, 01:38 AM
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Really interesting and it makes you feel less alone (although I get that right here with PC! ). I also learned a new word: dysthymia.
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