Burnt Pages (Youth Mental Health Documentary)

Burnt Pages is an intimate portrait of six youths who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. This short documentary covers their highs and lows over the course of three months.

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

"i need someone to hold me, and bring me back to reality, because im not here right now. I'm...I'm somewhere else. And im sick of being there because its so lonely." truest words ever spoken. hang in there honey.

[@rainforme1850]

That ripped my heart

[@rebeccans7729]

these people are incredible and this doc was incredible and i have faith that they will be okay- all of them, theyre strong they can not just survive but truly live. thank you for this

[@SweetBeeFaerie]

This was absolutely beautiful. I'm doing a lot of research on mental health right now for my own sake and for a blog I'm working on. This documentary was exactly the type of thing I was looking for and was incredibly relatable. I wish I could be friends with each one of these people and give them regularly scheduled hugs.

[@toria789]

Why doesn't this have more views. My entire life I felt that something was wrong me and wondered why no one but me noticed. I'm 20 years old and feel as if my life should be over because no matter what I do I feel weak and cannot achieve anything worth having a place on this earth for. I know I am strong, or that I should be but no matter how hard I try I can't get to where I should be.

[@FrozenCompound]

Thanks for watching Victoria. I'd encourage you to seek out help from mental health professionals in your community or join a mental health support group. At the very least try to talk to family and friends about it so they can attempt to support you as well! You are not alone. Best of luck.

[@nickyp2820]

Victoria, Do not seek help from mental health professionals!!! Unless you want to be labelled with fake diagnosis and medicated with harmful psychotropics. The Anti-Psychiatry Movement seeks The Abolition of Psychiatry (the eradication of psychiatry) because of the terrible harm and abuse that it has caused to vulnerable people. See also Psychiatric Survivors stories and MAD in America (a very good publication that covers mental health issues).

[@ilovejesus4979]

Victoria Ramos I hope my story gives you hope. Psychiatry and medication is not the answer. Also see Dr John Bergman on here mental illness and nutrition. Plzzzz stay away from psychiatric services. I've never really shared a lot of this but this is some of my testimony. How Jesus changed a broken person. An addict self destructor, anxious depressed wreck in to the person I am today. I hope it speaks to some people or even people who know someone who is struggling with such things. I was Hospitalised for 9 straight years on a section under the mental health act because I was such a danger to myself. My family were at their wits end. It was hurting them so bad cause they didn't know how to help or what to do. I myself didn't know at the time why I acted the way I did. All I knew was I was deeply hurting. I was in so much despair I didn't realize how bad it effected others because my pain was so bad all I was able to think about was me. I couldn't offer anything to anyone. I became addicted to opiates. Took loads of pain killers cocaine speed and Valium. I was trying to kill the pain and be able to function normally. (Wasn't normal though) the drugs acted like antidepressants to me. I couldn't cope and overdosed 500 plus times over the period of 15 years. I was in intensive care on life support or in HDU many times. I didn't want to die, it was my way of escaping pain for a while. I cut my arms so badly I have needed around 14 operations to fix tendons. I developed anorexia and was fed by an NG tube for some time. They sent me to a private hosp in York for extensive treatment DBT cognitive behavioral therapy etc but I wasn't ready to move on. The only thing I knew was this way of living. Everything else was scary to me. The behaviors became my coping mechanism and safety net. I still could not understand why I acted this way or what was causing such great pain. I lost my family as they could not cope. I ended up in prison eventually on remand for shouting at Drs cause they would help me no more. I thought the only way for help was prison so I got myself in bother by shouting at hosp staff. Not cause I wanted to hurt people but because I was desperate. I got out of prison 3 weeks later and went home. The psychiatrists refused to help me because I was a management problem and I wasn't getting better, so it came to a point where I had to try and change and help myself. I moved away from the area I was to brake myself free from the cycles of hospital the people I hung around with and all that was familiar. I made a choice I wasn't going back to that. Then a friend started telling me about Jesus. I was intrigued. I started going to church and getting involved with people who are experienced in healing ministry. I detoxed myself of methadone. I was determined. The friends I made at church started to work through things with me. I eventually realized that all that hurt and pain had a route cause. I need the route of the pain to be dealt with. The routes were my mum dying at 3. I felt abandoned hurt. Wasn't mums fault obviously. All I needed was love. I needed to heal. All I got was passed about from family member to family member. I had no consistency. I was a depressed child and my family thought I was a cheeky angry child. An awkward child, so that used to say negative things. I never had Praise or the love I so deeply wanted. As children this is when our future is formed, our personalities our coping techniques. How we learn to love act. If you don't have the stability as a child, the praise The love then it comes out in later years. We all cope differently. The Lord helped me work though all this. I forgave the people that hurt me by their names. My family wasn't bad to me they just didn't know. They did love me too but it wasn't shown the way I emotionally needed it. I am still to this day learning how to walk with a God. He's still healing and fixing areas. I've had ungodly sole ties broken. Generational stuff illness etc broken off me. I'm freer than I've ever been. Unless people surrender their whole lives to Jesus who is the councilor helper friend and Father then I wouldn't be where I am today. My family's relationships are all reconciled. It wouldn't of been possible if it was not for God. I could have died many times but God had a plan for my life. He saved me. I literally in my spirit went to hell because I was seeking after clairvoyants tying to look to them for help. I got involved in the wiring things before I found God. The Lord showed me I was on the wrong path and guided me to the right one. He forgave me. God changes your heart in a supernatural way. We can't do it ourselves. If I didn't know him my heart would be the same and everything would be a mess. A major key though is wanting to get better. Then If you ask Jesus to come and help you he will. Get involved with a church who can support you and be around like minded people who will help you grow in faith and strength.❤️ xxx This is only a lithe info. If you want to ask anything I'd be happy to share if it helps someone in some way. X Please also look at what nutrients you put in your body. A lot of mental illness comes from lack of nutrition see advised video above. God bless.

[@caheddr]

As an evangelical Christian, I can tell you folks suffer. We live in a fallen world and are not promised a suffering free life. That is why we were created for community and fellowship. Not everyone believes...AND, not everyone has the same supports. It is dangerous to tell people you know NOTHING about how to handle symptoms. I chose to stay med-free, and not work with agencies, yet, I have a therapist who shares my views and has experience. Some folks talk with pastors. In reality, they often exchange that as a form or therapy. The Bible tells us to be wise and discerning. You can't do that, if you don't know the person.

[@adriansmidt5936]

There is someone out there who does care about you and anyone who is struggling with mental or physical issues. Jesus came and died for sinners (all of us) so we can have a relationship with our creator. Seek God and seek forgivness and God can heal you and give you purpose.

[@dragonclaws9367]

That is how it really is. I didn't have the internet to tell someone when I was cutting and starving. I am glad young people are self aware and can tell their stories now. They don't only tell them, they are articulate, smart and beautiful in their descriptions. It takes the normies to our world for a moment. Thank you.

[@oldfatfoololdfatfool]

For all of you in this doc, if you ever watch this, please know that you are just like any other person on this mother earth and god loves you the same way as everybody else and that you should never loose faith because the Sun shines equally for all, its just that a few lie in the shade and think there is no sunshine but its not so, so please don't loose hope and be happy and relieved and love yourself as you are a child of same God. Love n peace for you all!

[@rebeccans7729]

these people are incredible. i had to pause for a sec at 15.26 totally understand because i totally understood the first girl that spoke about loving creative writing but thinking she may not get in due to her illness and now this girl talking about how school has less restrictions and you think maybe because im taking this course ill be more motivated and itll be easier to get out of bed but nothing has changed. im terrified i wont be accepted into the uni that ive dreamed of going to since i was 4 due to my illnesses. i had an exam today that i totally failed because i couldnt work fast enough because my mind was somewhere else therefore i didnt finish and my exam book is also 20% done because ive had no motivation to do it. and this is in something i do genuinely like. mental illnesses dont stop for anyone and youre never allowed a break no matter what if they decide to play up. it is the most annoying and disappointing thing in the entire world and my heart totally broke for these girls because i understand their pain, i really do.

[@MoonlightTeas]

You can ask for accommodations for your exam due to your illness !

[@vanni6923]

this documentary was amazing, i nearly cried from how much i resonated with these people

[@yourcounselorms.a4251]

More people need to know about the Mental Health struggles our young people go through. Thank you for bringing awareness to this topic!

[@RamonWallaby]

Alright so this was amazing! I have watched most of the mental health documentaries on youtube and this was top notch. What I like is that it is focused on the experiences of the youth who are aware of their diagnosis and working through it. I can relate with this content much more because I am in that kind of situation. It is refreshing to see this angle as most other documentaries discuss the path to getting a diagnosis, failures in the mental health system and features families burdened by mental health problems.

[@FrozenCompound]

Thanks for watching Ramon! All your points were spot on with what we intended to add to the discussion. It's important to never forget about the real human experience of mental health.

[@Clara-ph7my]

I agree, this explains the symptoms so well to understand. The problem is getting an accurate diagnosis to then get the right medication. I am supporting a loved one currently going through at long last (taken seriously) a diagnosis. But I can see her in each and everyone, of these lovely individuals. I don't have the answers, seems the professionals don't have the answers. It is so frustrating watching your loved one destroy their young life so emotionally and physically. It really is a game of 'staying alive'. It breaks you as a parent because you cannot help at all but be there, constantly offering your support and reminding them that you are there. Good days you think are better days soon dip. Thank you to the individuals in this programme for giving me a clearer insight. I hope you are all on your road to recovery!

[@toribunkerducks4311]

Thank you for producing this video

[@judyharms2430]

Excellent documentary!

[@fionamcgauley7027]

Excellent

[@forestrot666]

The first woman was extremely inspiring and I am going to take her inspo with the dream jar. I have tried it before when I was younger but now at 28 I think It will be more effective.

[@imeaganmooresepilepsylifem8660]

I have Intractable Epilepsy a Depression disorder and Anxiety disorder and after I was diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety my mom said okay she's gone psychotic if she is diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety so she put me in a mental health hospital and in tell my dad legally adopted me

[@toribunkerducks4311]

I feel less alone

[@gylandibbs]

I want to give them all hugs. Any idea how they're doing nowadays?

[@SitaGaia]

I'm Sita in the documentary and doing soooo much better!

[@gylandibbs]

Sita Gaia that’s so friggin good to hear, that scene where you were reading from your journal legit made me cry hey

[@shoshanawasserman9529]

Hi! I was also in the documentary! Also doing waaay better :)!!!

[@jocelynsteinke2636]

Therapist's and doctors should not be diagnosing personality disorders to adolescents, there are precursory diagnoses for that, it's unethincal.

[@boblon5693]

well said...i have known too many people who seem to half hazardly slap a diagnosis on people, however a diagnosis is often just a means to justifing care to the insuramce company so there is that too...i once came accross a 7 year old with a depression diagnosis despight the fact that prepubesant children are cognitively incapable of depression. the child lost a parent which caused sadness not depression. depression is deep sadness/apathy without reason not a normal emotional reaction to a tragedy

[@sweetlilac2439]

" I am sashana" omg she stole my nam

[@redeyeboy1000]

Just cause your mad don't mean your bad

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Don’t tell me; show me

[@vonpierreofficial]

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[@vonpierreofficial]

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[@hayleyscocoabear100]

I bind and rebuke any bewitchment,that would keep God`s people from obeying the truth,in the name of Jesus.I bind every spirit of sorcery,that would try to deceive the people of God,in the name of Jesus.I rebuke all spirits of madness and confuison,that would attempt to oppress me,in the name of Jesus.pray these for your kids,and familiy.I strip all power from spirits that oppress me,in the name of Jesus.I rebuke and cast out any spirit that would oppress me in the name of Jesus.Dedicate your facilities,to the Lord Jesus Christ.Satan is the prince of the power of the air.Sending mind control,demons and witchcraft,through the airwaves.The real word of God(the king James bible) has been replaced with fake NWO bibles in most churches.The real word of God,is health to your flesh and mental health.See all videos by Win Worley,Derek prince,and John Echardt.See the video The Testament of Solomon.See the video The Genesis 6 Conspiracy.

[@HelloWorld-cz8mw]

That ain’t gunna do shit

[@trippiechris1852]

Having gone through mental stints and being in a mental hospital the beginning was so fucking stupid 💀

[@vonpierreofficial]

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[@vonpierreofficial]

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