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When you’re not okay

10.19.2019 by kristarella // Leave a Comment

I have spoken about depression and anxiety before. I have made some significant strides lately in thinking more positively, and dealing with many of the symptoms I experience, but occasionally things are overwhelming and I just have no idea what to do about it. I know others can feel the same way; it’s why “mindfulness” […]

Categories // Graphics, My life & thoughts Tags // anxiety, depression, downloads

On Depression and Anxiety: happy places

05.04.2017 by kristarella // 3 Comments

Last time I wrote about the voice in my head. I will write more about dealing with that another time. Today I want to write about the importance of happy places. Everyone has happy places. They are important for everyone, but they are extra important in managing depression and anxiety. These are not necessarily literal places, […]

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On Anxiety and Depression: the voice

04.06.2017 by kristarella // 2 Comments

I have a voice in my head that almost constantly tells me how unhappy I am. Ugh, I’m so unhappy. Oh my god, I’m so sad. Fuck, I’m so angry… It whispers to me anytime there is a quiet moment that it can be heard. Sometimes it tells me other things, like how much I […]

Categories // My life & thoughts Tags // anxiety, depression, mental health

Depression with a side of anxiety

04.19.2013 by kristarella //

That’s me! Well, it’s not “me”; I’m not defined by depression, but it is a significant part of me that I have to manage the best way that I can. What’s there to be depressed about? I can’t decide if this is a fair question, or one that shows a complete ignorance of mental health […]

Categories // My life & thoughts Tags // depression, GTD, health

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