Stop, It's Real

Stop, It's Real is a project/movement run by high school students dedicated to stop the glorification of mental illness and traumatic pasts throughout pop culture and social media. We believe we can reach an audience here at Tumblr and would appreciate it if you would view our page and think for yourself and for the future generations of the world if you would like to join this movement. #NoMore #ItsNotFun #ItsReal

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We need to understand that romantacizing mentally illness is not beatiful and could be harmful for those who want real help. For example in "13 Reasons Why" the show reinforces bad stereotypes and frames suicide in a potentially positive light, and so it leads to thinking it is alright to romantize mentally illness when in reality it's not.

-I

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I hate this new trend in every book, movie, and TV show that if you have a mental Illness or some tragic past then a lover who supports and kisses your scars comes along and makes everything okay. That is not what mental illness is. #NoMore #ItsNotFun #ItsReal - A

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Please go get any professional help that you need. You do not have to let your disorders get in the way of you living your life. If you are depressed, you do not have to stay depressed. - A

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Mental Illness is not cute and it is not fun. It should be taken seriously. - A

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Check out @StopItsReal1’s Tweet:

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I joined this movement because I have seen first hand what happens to those who have a mental illness and aren't taken seriously, I suffer from PTSD from past experience and I want for people to better understand mental illness. #nomore #it'sreal #it'snotfun

-I

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Hey,

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and Depression. I helped to start this movement because I believe that disorders and traumatic pasts need to be taken seriously and not romanticized or glorified. 

                                                            - A

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Social anxiety is so much more than being shy. It makes it hard for me to speak in front of groups, and make friends. What most would consider a normal day is very difficult for me. This why I helped create this movement. #ItsNotFun #Itsreal #NoMore

-T