Emily Katy, now 22, shares her journey of struggling with anxiety and panic attacks since age 13, leading to a suicide attempt at 16 and subsequent hospitalization. Despite her difficulties, she excelled academically but felt like an outsider due to undiagnosed autism.
After a misdiagnosis and struggles with mental health services, Emily finally received an autism diagnosis at 16, which provided clarity and relief. Through advocacy and writing, Emily aims to support neurodivergent individuals and raise awareness about the challenges they face. She became a mental health nurse to help others like herself and hopes her story will encourage conversations about understanding autism in the mental health system.
Emily’s story is incredibly inspiring and heart-wrenching at the same time. It’s amazing how she turned her struggles into a mission to help others and advocate for neurodivergent individuals!
She turned it around so well! Many people would become discouraged, or even find it only as something negative, but she’s making a great job raising awareness about autism instead. What an inspirational story
Her journey is incredibly powerful and sheds light on the often overlooked intersection of mental health and neurodiversity. It’s heartbreaking to hear about her struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and a suicide attempt at such a young age. However, her resilience and determination to excel academically despite these challenges are truly inspiring.
Emily’s story is incredibly inspiring and important. It takes immense courage to share such personal struggles, and her journey of resilience and advocacy is truly commendable. Her determination to raise awareness about autism in the mental health system is so needed!!!