Author: Kris

Today I have something to celebrate. We are well into the chilly, dreary and gloomy days of Fall and every year like clockwork it has caused me to slowly slip into depression and my anxiety spikes.  Not this year!  I have been feeling pretty great and instead of looking at Fall and Winter in a… Continue reading Brighter Days

I am a little girl who loves to play with dolls, smile, explore the outdoors, go hiking with my dad, draw, sing and dance silly with my mom, play with my siblings and help people. I am a teenager who loves to draw, listen to music, smile, dance, chat on the phone with friends, work,… Continue reading Who am I?

Many have asked what my tools are to get me through when I feel like my anxiety/depression is about to spike so I wanted to share! Depending on how much time I have I choose from these: Happy light. A therapy lamp for those who suffer from seasonal depression. Should be used at least 30… Continue reading My Toolbox

The gloomy days are here. Darkness falls upon us earlier, the sun shines less, it’s cold, it’s rainy and dreary. It’s depressing! For someone like me who has suffered with depression/anxiety, this time of year has ALWAYS been hard for me. I used to joke and say to family members, “see you in April “.… Continue reading I’m not going to let you take me down, AGAIN!