ITS BEEN 1 YEAR SINCE MY MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. WHAT I'VE LEARNED SINCE STARTING THERAPY & MEDICATION

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[@NicholtheJournalist]

Kristi, you may never see this. You've probably saved my life countless times. I've followed you for 10 years, I am an OG Kristi follower. Your raw transparency, your eagerness to ask questions and to understand; has allowed me to feel like my own feelings are okay and more normalized. I am a mom of 4, my kids are teenagers, but you have placed words to the feeling in my heart I could never find the right words to express. You've made me feel so much less alone. You've provided a community of others that are feeling the same things. Your expression is the antidote to shame, thank you for being you.

[@RawBeautyKristi]

🥹 this might be one of the most wonderful and encouraging comments I’ve ever received. Thank you so much more than I can express

[@NicholtheJournalist]

@@RawBeautyKristi ❤️💓🙏🏻

[@sailormewmew95]

@@RawBeautyKristi you’ve made so many of us feel less alone and have given so many of us just enough will too keep going, you make more of a difference in this world than you can comprehend🖤 love you🖤🖤🖤

[@therandomhammonds6682]

This is the same for me! Anything I'm feeling at the time I always seem to come across a video I haven't seen and it hits the nail on the head every time and it makes me feel so much better. You're like a friend I can just sit and listen to when I need it. I've only been following since right before you got pregnant but everything you talk about I relate to. I'm also infertile and have come to terms with it because I have grandkids and 2 step daughters now so I am good! You also help me with my grandkids with how to handle them more gentle. I also suffer from health anxiety so I relate there as well so much! Keep doing you girl! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jordanrosbrook6004]

@@RawBeautyKristi I have to second this comment!!!! Your stories of how medication saved me from getting past the point of no return with anxiety. ❣️

[@Angeladtao]

Kristi, get a maid. My psychologist recommended it to me when I was feeling so overwhelmed, and my life has unkinked in the most amazing way. She only comes every two weeks, but that’s enough to keep the house looking clean enough for me. That frees my time up to do the things I actually want to do

[@YourNextStep1234]

Yesssssssss!! Broke my foot and just hired one for 2hrs every other week. Money WELL SPENT!

[@lashesk]

My best friend hired a cleaning service as a Christmas present to herself and it has been a total game changer for her; she says it’s been entirely worth it.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

How do you get over the uncomfortable part of your house being dirty 😂😂😂😂😂

[@YourNextStep1234]

@@mermaiddiyartist8119 just knowing they have seen SO MUCH worse and they're not there to judge you, but to help you.

[@lashesk]

@@Palmundo91 I learned something today, thank you! I had no idea that was disrespectful, but now I do I’ve edited my comment accordingly.

[@satsuma836]

Whatever you do, do not get off the meds. I did that mistake when I thought I was finally doing better and let me tell you, I had the most horrible setback mentalhealth crisis. You are doing better because of the meds and some of us just need them for the rest of our lives. All the best ❤️

[@Sydthekid9612]

This! I came off my meds because I was doing well, and I had a mental crisis! I’m now back on them and slowly feel like I’m getting back into the swing of things. It’s okay to be on meds. We don’t shame someone for using insulin for their diabetes… mental health should be viewed the same

[@satsuma836]

@@Sydthekid9612 yes! ❤️ all the best to you!

[@katc6128]

Agreed! I am also one of those people. Love to everyone out there doing their best 💕

[@TinniestBore]

I wanted to tell you how much of an impact your journey has had on mine. I was having my own crisis at the same time and having you be so open helped me finally get the help (medication) I needed, even though my therapist had been pushing for years. I’m on lexapro and it has changed my life. It has literally changed me for the better. I feel like I am the best version of myself. Thank you for all your help.

[@questioneverything7582]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by an upsetting event happening in their lives that takes them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. Why are so many people across the world suddenly having their appendix removed? The appendix is associated with “being in fear for one’s life”. The HEALING phase is the rupture/inflammation. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@sailormewmew95]

Nothing has changed my life more than finally deciding to get medicated for my adhd, I never realized how severe it was. Most of my day to day anxiety turned out to be due to my adhd and is much better now. Turns out I’m not lazy, I’m not stupid, I’m not all of these things I was sure I was, my brain is not beyond help! Adult adhd ESPECIALLY in women is extremely not just undiagnosed but misdiagnosed and people search for years for the right meds when it turns out they were looking in the wrong place the whole time. You may want to look into an evaluation for adult adhd because I’m so thankful I did🖤 love you🖤🖤🖤

[@s.gabriel2853]

I said the same thing on an earlier video. I think it would help her. Learning there are words for things that I do and experience has been helpful to me. I myself am looking into getting a diagnosis, because I just realized it wasn’t normal to be redoing my laundry three times because I kept forgetting it was in the machine. (Obviously, there is more to it than that but you know what I mean.) 😆

[@lisamgreenleaf]

I thought the same thing at the start of her video! I'm glad you found treatment that works for you

[@alexandramonzo1233]

Agreed

[@kristinaduffy6224]

Do you mind if I asked how you went about getting diagnosed/medicated? Did you just call your regular doctor? I’ve been avoiding it but I’m to the point where I just know I need it but don’t know where to start.. thanks!!

[@kayann100]

I think she should too. - Woman diagnosed at 33

[@Molsmols77]

Really proud of how open you’ve been about everything regardless of the criticism!! Every mom needs to know that they are not alone in how they feel. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@questioneverything7582]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by an upsetting event happening in their lives that takes them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. Why are so many people across the world suddenly having their appendix removed? The appendix is associated with “being in fear for one’s life”. The HEALING phase is the rupture/inflammation. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@janewright4703]

You're doing such an important public service by sharing your experience. So glad you don't let the negative comments deter you. Keep going, keep growing, keep sharing. Love your channel.

[@wendymontie5660]

Exactly. The 'criticism' by others says way more about their needs (that they aren't meeting for themselves) rather than Kristi's progress and health.

[@vanessaochoa4508]

Anti-depressants changed my life. I started getting heart palpitations and panic attacks, my medication made me feel like myself again. Thank you for sharing your mental health journey with us, for someone who has not experienced something similar its hard to understand. For anyone out there struggling with your mental health, it gets better 💗

[@destinic2001]

I hate the heart palpitations… heart palpitations=anxiety. Anxiety=heart palpitations.. ugh never ending 😒

[@marypoppins2232]

I finally FI-NUH-LEE started antidepressants for the first time ever because of you. Thank you. I was scared to DEATH to take any antidepressant.

[@transfusionz]

same. I had a terrible experience with meds in my teens/early 20's and swore off of them. I'm in my 30's now and tried one of the same antidepressants and it was a totally different experience. I can't believe how much better I feel 😭 I'm glad you're finding healing!

[@erinbelgard8402]

I was listening the Huberman Podcast (Ep 86 if you care to listen) and the host (who is a neuroscientist) said part of what people are missing about this new research is that SSRIs still help your brain rewire the neural pathways to a certain extent. So even if serotonin levels are not the cure, helping your brain find a new way to think is helpful for people struggling with depression. So hopefully that helps validate some of your positive experiences with SSRIs :)

[@marissarenee4123]

I need people to know that if they are over the age of 20 and have “depression” but antidepressants aren’t working please look into bipolar disorder. I was severely depressed and suicidal from age 25-28, was in therapy and tried 5 different antidepressants… nothing was helping me until we explored the possibility of bipolar. Now I’m on abilify 10mg and I feel AMAZING. Literally my life is changed forever for the better. Best of luck loves!

[@shannonmundorff3807]

I'm so happy for you! It's crazy how some things work great for some and don't work at all for others. Abilify was awful for me but Zoloft worked amazing.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

That’s soo great things work for you now 💕💕🥹

[@kristyvestal4839]

Pregnancy actually triggered bipolar for me! I had my very first manic episode postpartum...and it made it so I couldn't sleep for a week.. it was so scary and no one knew what was going on with me. But I had textbook bipolar disorder. Didn't find out until I met with a therapist after all the shit went down. ♥️

[@Katesk722]

For me it was ADHD! The symptoms of trying to mask it for almost 29 years left me with severe anxiety and depression... but the antidepressants didn't work. Turns out it was ADHD and my life has literally turned around completely since the diagnosis and proper meds!

[@organpool]

I’m 15 and have been put on about 10 different meds in the past year from antidepressants to antipsychotics, PRNs and ADHD meds, but nothing works for my disorders 😭 It can be extremely frustrating

[@steffipowell8950]

I've been taking an SSRI over 9 years after I had my second child. I got a lot of flack from family for taking it but honestly it's saved my life. Still take the highest dose and have bad days but I don't care. I'll take them till I die if I have too. Thank you for talking about this topic because it's so important to make it a part of life and take away the stigma

[@nicolek9426]

Neuroscientist here!! As always, the new data coming out about antidepressants should be taken with a grain of salt. There is a ton of literature surrounding SSRIs and SNRIs in depression, and they are usually effective in the majority of people diagnosed with different forms of depression, usually in conjunction with therapy and other lifestyle changes. A good rule of thumb is that everyone’s brain is unique, and different combinations of things (cognitive-behavioral therapy, antidepressants, anti-anxiety meds, exercise, etc) work for different people. If you find that the combo of therapy and SSRIs work you, that is AMAZING! Keep doing that and if anything changes talk to your providers ASAP and make changes accordingly! So happy to hear you are doing well, your videos on mental health are so appreciated and are great for continuing the conversation!💕🧠🥰

[@thenoblegasargon]

Thank you! I've learned a little about methodology and how studies work--and the difference between individual vs. statistical outcome. I feel like non-experts like me can misinterpret what studies mean because that distinction is not made clear, especially in splashy headlines. Anyway, thanks again!

[@nicolek9426]

@@thenoblegasargon no problem at all!! I wish scientific articles and studies weren’t so technical sometimes. It took me years of training in my PhD program to be able to learn how to correctly read papers and decipher statistics. Part of my job now is medical education and scientific communication, so I am always happy to help!!

[@ciaomamabella]

Kristi, when my son turned 1, 3 days after his 1st bday party, he got sick for the first time…I’m talking SICK. He couldn’t even breathe through his nose to breastfeed. When I say how much anxiety and sadness this caused me…oh my goodness. I already had what you have/had which is why your videos resonate so much with me. I am not kidding when I say I held him for THREE STRAIGHT DAYS because of my mama & health anxiety. I DID NOT set him down through showering, eating..nothing. I was so afraid of sids even at 1 and apart of me felt that by holding him, there was no chance of him leaving me from it. I cried watching him struggle to drink milk too. I did not have the opportunity to get mental health treatment through all of this, even though I wish I had-BUT some of the upsides to me having to bear through it all is my intuition and knowledge of my son getting sick is ten fold. 😂 Anyway, I’ve since gotten treatment but I still battle with ALL of the negative outcomes even as my son grows, so, thank you for sharing your story so I could share mine💜 Edit: I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and put on Xanax and then diagnosed with adhd. Both of my medications SAVED MY LIFE. Saved my literal life and I swear up and down on them. Hearing ppl talk about becoming addicted to these meds scared the daylights out of me, but that hasn’t happened to me. I take them when needed and I’m fine without them. But man, when I do need them, I am SO thankful to have them💜

[@angmarie437]

Doing laundry while filming, mom mode. I feel it. ❤️ I wish I could say my family laundry doesn’t look like that, but totally does. I also heavily struggle with health anxiety and hearing you talk about it makes me feel hopeful and continues to give me the strength to not curl up into a ball. **Thank you for describing health anxiety, because I could not have explained it better.

[@YourNextStep1234]

Folded laundry is so over rated

[@KeaLynn]

This came out on a day where I had my first panic attack in over a year! I was feeling kind of hopeless to be honest but now I’m picturing myself looking back at this moment feeling better and it’s helping me. I think it started because of that overwhelmed feeling!!! Like sometimes I feel happy and I always feel grateful but the nervous/overwhelmed feeling usually takes over

[@Lyndsay_bee]

I work in the psychiatry field and also struggle with my own issues. Can’t say thank you enough for this video. Don’t stop talking about it 🙏🏼

[@alybarbre]

Gah. I feel you. I was exactly like this until I hired a cleaning lady. I always felt like hiring someone meant I wasn’t good enough, that if I hired someone it meant that I couldn’t take care of my family and that it was a luxury. Turns out, I can actually do all the laundry in one morning because I don’t have to worry about cleaning an entire house at the same time! My mind isn’t bogged down by constant “I need to clean before I do laundry because cleaning is a priority.” No more “I need to blank before I blank.” I can just focus on laundry because my house is clean. My husband kept telling me that I needed to hire someone to help me with work (I work from home and own my business. I’m a one woman show lol) and one day I realized that I didn’t need to hire someone to work with me, I needed someone to help me with the house because I was trying to it ALL at ONCE. Add that plus two kids, two businesses, a husband, and ADHD… Moral of the story, it’s okay to ask for help in any area of your life. It’s so good to see you doing so well ❤️

[@LarrietDarling]

I've been like you with laundry my entire life (and VERY similar with the depression and anxiety), and this year, I started keeping up with it. If I don't feel like standing, I will literally take a chair into the laundry room and complete it. And once you get it all caught up, it only takes like 10-15 minutes to fold or hang up every load, and you only have to do it like every other day or a couple of times a week, depending on how many people live in the house. And I will say, that doing this task has helped my mental health SO MUCH (along with SSRIs). Because the clutter/mess of the laundry baskets isn't there. Also keeping the dishes up. If I'm in the kitchen, and the dishwasher is clean, I'll empty it while I'm waiting on my coffee or cooking. And I hand-wash big stuff and started cleaning as I go with cooking, and it's just helped so much with the overwhelming build up of dishes of everyone else in the household. Also making my bed every morning and feeding my pets on a schedule. I started looking at these things as like me taking care of my plants. I'm watering myself. And this is my zen time and has become almost like meditation, where I just don't have to think about anything else but the monotonous movements of the tasks. And accomplishing those small goals helps me SO much mentally.

[@LarrietDarling]

@@Palmundo91 You seem to be very bitter. I would suggest you get off the internet and find a therapist for your mental health, if you can afford it. If not, I suggest some SERIOUS introspection and work on figuring out why you feel the need to respond negatively to people online. This is not helpful for your happiness or anyone else's. There are all sorts of reasons mental health won't allow someone to complete tasks. I'm just lucky to have had the time to mentally work on myself to be able to accomplish the tasks I just could not before. Putting Kristi down will not fill whatever hole you have in yourself. I believe in your ability to find peace and happiness. Good luck. 🖤

[@whatchyagonnado]

I really like this perspective... i think I'll borrow it lol

[@samanthamaearnold4367]

How you felt about medication is how I used to feel. I was so worried that who I was would change/be altered. What I've noticed is that when I take my anti-anxiety medication, it makes me more of who I actually am. It takes away the part that inhibits my natural, cheerful self. It balances me. So grateful for modern medicine!

[@gina_333]

Way to go Kristi! Huge progress. I used meds as a tool for 10 years, then safely worked off once I felt I was in a good place for a very long time. I've been off for about 4 years now but I know to reach out if I get back to that place now. When you're not mentally healthy there is no energy to focus on physical health because you're SO drained, even from just walking a short distance. At least for me that's how it was.

[@CM3.]

Never stop talking about mental health! I don’t know how to put into words how unbelievably helpful/appreciated it is, your videos and Samantha’s have helped so much💜💜💜

[@dnoella4765]

I have health anxiety too ((my mom also died of cancer when I was in high school)) and it’s comforting to hear someone talk about what that specific anxiety is like…. & just how crazy it can make you feel. Thank you for sharing your journey, being so candid is truly helpful to others. You’re a gem & I’m so happy you’ve had a year of transformation 💎

[@Lacamina5]

Kristi- I’m 37 and also a mommy and I finally went to my doc last year after lifelong anxiety and depression and it’s been crazy wonderful. I have loved watching your whole journey and changes to your channel. You are amazing and thank you for talking about it. If you’re reading this and don’t know where to start just talk to your doctor, you don’t need to find a psychiatrist or a psychologist just start with talking to your doctor. ❤️❤️❤️

[@risika]

I heard in a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 40-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my yt channel. After a really bad depression phase I started to believe I couldn’t change and I’d feel that horrible forever. Historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up. I’m still figuring out how to be a person again, reintegrate into society but right now I have a solid foundation that I’ve never had before.

[@s.a.6082]

Omg YES. As someone with adhd “consistent mediocre effort” has been huge for me. It feels so pathetic….but it really adds up and it’s astonishing when you look back and realize you have made really impressive progress just by being somewhat consistent. Also….constituency doesn’t have to mean every day. Just more often than not.

[@Lottie_La]

What does mediocre consistency mean exactly? It sounds helpful!

[@abbynormal371]

@@Lottie_La I think its like doing the smaller things that feel pointless most of the time. Like dragging through the boring and seemingly unhelpful small things for a long period of time

[@dockaren76]

You sound incredibly self aware and wise. Keep it up.

[@HLPiepgrass]

Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear this.

[@kelseyreeree1]

I'm so glad you're doing so well, Kristi. I have debilitating health anxiety and am untreated. I'm overwhelmed at the thought of finding a therapist and the right medication, so I just try to work through it myself, and it makes me lose a lot more time stuck in depression than if I just did the thing and found a therapist. Currently in a bout right now from a scare the night before. Hearing you talk about your coping skills has comforted me more than you know. Thank you so much for sharing. 💗

[@InsertLiteraryPunHere]

I felt really emotional watching this--this might sound odd but hearing you talk about your new strategies made me feel the power of the many possibilities there are in life, especially the possibility for internal change

[@Belladonnakitty]

You and I have so much in common, you say things out loud I can’t put in to words, and I appreciate you so much! You make me feel less alone in the mental health issues!

[@callmeskullz8069]

Same! I found what really helped me was putting a cushy mat in front of the dryer... I do one load a day and fold it AT the dryer and put it small piles (how they are put away shirts/pants). Its been a miracle...eating the elephant one bite at a time.

[@rebekahearly1144]

I was actually thinking about commenting along the same lines. I have an executive function disorder that makes it hard to get stuff done, and what helps is doing tasks immediately or setting a time, and breaking them up into smaller tasks.

[@JessicaKristy1]

This is so timely for me. I commented on your other mental health video a few weeks back saying I'd watched it about 6 or more times as it has been helping me see a light at the end of the tunnel. My crisis started July 28th of this year (stopped my job, moved back in with my parents at the age of 31, and couldn't get out of bed most days) and I am just now being able to see some light on my meds (I'm one of the unluckier ones I guess where I take 8+ weeks to feel the effects) but hey, it's kept me alive after weeks of counting the seconds of the day to get through them. I love you, Kristi. So proud of you. xx

[@dylanqian4606]

I'm going through health anxiety really badly right now myself and feel like I can barely handle the near daily panic attacks about a mystery illness or condition.. thank you so much Kristi for talking about this! It helps me feel not so alone in this and knowing it can be overcome

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

I can relate so much to your comment. I had panic attacks almost every day for months. And they were for any and every reason. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to cope with. I’m about 2 years out from the hardest time I’ve ever had mentally. It was a slow process for me because I chose to pursue therapy before medication. But honestly therapy did so much for me. I can recommend it as a solid option to try. I used BetterHelp, ironically I heard about it from the many sponsorships people had😬 But I’m glad because it was perfect for during the pandemic. So 2 years later I still have some panic attacks but I know how to cope with them now so that they happen very infrequently now. Maybe once every 2-3 months if that. And generally they’re less severe. I hope you’re able to improve your mental health soon. I just wanted to tell you my story so you could have hope that it’s possible to get better.

[@dylanqian4606]

@@planningtolive_thebestlife453 thank you for sharing with me (: I've actually got my doctor's appointment to try and get medication and a therapy referral this morning! Fingers crossed 🤞❤️

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

@@dylanqian4606 thanks for the update! I hope everything went well for you😄

[@rcherry762]

I stopped driving because of mine. I was in the car with my little girl just minding my own business in a Starbucks drive-through and BAM, attack. My first thought was "She's not safe. I have to make sure she is safe!!!" I haven't driven since. I'm not afraid to drive. I'm afraid to have a panic attack while driving and no one helping me (I live in a remote area). I used to love driving. A lot. It's putting a strain on my personal relationships.

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

@@rcherry762 sorry you’re having to go through that🥺 I hope you’re able to find relief soon. It’s worth reaching out for help when it’s impacting your life in such a significant way. I really feel for you😔

[@DarkArtsMystic]

A few months after my baby was born, I was deeply depressed and suffered from crippling anxiety. I’m now seeing a therapist and I’m on antidepressants. I’m grateful that I have the resources to get help and with my close circle that never judged me. I think it’s important to talk about it. Thank you for doing so

[@Nothinghumnisalien2me]

I have health anxiety and I so so appreciate you talking about this. I feel like everyone around me makes me feel like it isn’t a big deal. Seriously it’s awesome to hear that you felt really terrible too and you actually feel better!

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

I so appreciate these videos, Kristi. I have PMDD and have been dealing with it for over a decade- I’m in my early (almost mid which is wild) 20s and most of my life it’s been severe distress and struggle. I was put on pretty much every SSRI known to man which gave me awful side affects until a combination of Nexplanon and Lexpapro 20 mg (Lexapro buddies!) literally saved my life. Our brains are magical but also fallible and there’s no moral failing if you need some extra help. You’re just human. Thank you so much for sharing that message! ❤️

[@quintecence]

My mental health spiraled during Covid lockdowns... I recently got diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD and a lot of stuff in my life finally makes sense. I'm still in the process of working out which treatments work but I've got to say, overall experience is a solid -1800 out of 10. The stress of trying to live a normal life while spiraling and also having physical health problems is hell.

[@SoniasWay]

Good to see you’re doing better. You inspire so many people by sharing your story. Love from a fellow creator

[@carlywalton341]

So happy to see you thriving ❤️ !!! I had a mental health crisis last October that was also related to health anxiety and my kids' safety while my husband was away out of state for a week and we had just gotten off COVID isolation and I ended up in the ER after almost a week of very very little to no sleep and certainly no quality sleep. I had just recently started therapy and after that crisis I started back on medication. My sick untreated brain lies and tells me medication is bad and weakness but my healthy treated brain shouts the truth from the top of the mountain "YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STRUGGLE! THERE IS A WAY OUT OF THIS!" Almost a year later I still have work to do and I still struggle sometimes but overall I'm in such a better place and I'm so grateful for you being willing to share your story. You're so right, if you've never been there you can't know what it's like and if you have you never want to go back❤️

[@mistylavae2433]

I had this happen to me as well with my first baby. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through to that point in my life. It wasn’t as bad with my other babies cause you kinda know what to expect and you’re already doing the mom thing. I’m so glad you tell your story ♥️ My first baby is now 25 and his first baby is due next week. It boggles my mind 🤯

[@carysedwards9618]

I experienced basically the same thing during the pandemic. it was definitely the worst things i’ve ever gone through and i did feel like no one else would ever understand or feel the same and it’s so relieving to hear someone talk about it and to hear you’ve also made it through it is inspirational. it’s the one of the toughest battles a person can go through. proud of you!!

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

I cannot thank you enough for speaking so openly about health anxiety 🙏❤️

[@MeadInTheHorn]

I'm coming up on the anniversary of me being committed to the psych hospital. Your story is so familiar and I'm really happy that you've come through the pain to a good place. Wishing you continued healing, from Pennsylvania with love 🍁

[@mirandaveliz1680]

Kristi...your honesty helped me get through my own mental health crisis after my daughter was born. I totally understand health anxiety, and I have FINALLY gotten on medicine for my mood disorder and seeing you now makes me believe I can come out the other side better and healthier. Love you. Love your content. Thanks😸😸 (also, I'm a born and raised Washington girly, so... yay Washington)

[@jordanrosbrook6004]

I’ve noticed forcing myself to do mundane things like chores I hate, working out, keeping my household organized keeps me feeling lighter and less overwhelmed. It can be tiring or boring to do stuff like folding laundry and putting away fully right away but it keeps my mind at ease! ❣️ when I’m slacking on that stuff I feel so overwhelmed by everything and my PPA is worse. I also noticed that the more my daughter gets sick (and therapy and meds) the less anxiety I feel surrounding it! She’s only 17 months and has had strep, covid, and ear infections and each one I get less and less obsessive over it. It gets better ❣️

[@emmiavalos8272]

So proud of you Kristi! It is so important to acknowledge your own growth throughout a mental health journey ❤

[@BAMM-bh2dd]

I sobbed watching this video because I too have health anxiety that developed 2 years ago and I didn’t think I would survive it. I also have children and I still struggle with irrational thoughts when they’re sick. Hearing you explain how you felt/feel made me feel so understood and seen. Thank you For being so open about this.

[@AlissaWithAnI]

I am the exact same way with my laundry. I always thought it was a depression thing for me, but turns out its Inattentive ADHD. I’m currently working on that in therapy and its getting so much better. Hope it does for you too❤️

[@tommy-loves-planes]

I hope she looks into ADHD because all of her videos remind me so much of myself with my first child I wish I would’ve known it was adhd this whole time

[@lisamgreenleaf]

My friend is very similar to this. She would always say every weekend how she was going to "sort her laundry". She has ADHD

[@TheMagnificentSarah]

Exactly my thoughts! I have ADHD and I see so much of myself in her. I would never want to be rude and diagnose someone, but I genuinely hope her docs/therapists have ruled out adhd for her.

[@IrisFlorentinaA]

OMG i HAD to see this video ! im recovering from my crippling anxiety attacks and depression, you struck a chord because your story and feelings were so similar to mine!!! HEALING FROM ANXIETY EXISTS GUYS!!!!

[@gretchenthom4976]

You have just done more for mental health than you will ever know.❤️😊

[@samwuensch]

I completley identify with EVERYTHING you're saying. Health anxiety is so real and can be such a struggle--it has for me since 2020. Thank you for sharing. It is very much appreciated!!!!

[@bluntfairy024]

With my daughters footie jammies she grew out of I turned one into like a keepsake teddy bear! If you sew at all they have so many patterns on pintrest! Just an idea ❤

[@abbynormal371]

This is an adorable idea 🥺 @RawBeautyKristi

[@amyh8902]

I struggle with health anxiety too and can absolutely relate to the idea of it feeling like hell. My husband has been amazingly supportive over the years and has finally convinced me to go and seek professional help. This has been so difficult because I still don’t believe that I NEED help. Watching videos like this massively help me to feel less alone and understand that my symptoms are signs I need support (constant fear of every symptom being something life threatening). Thank you for making this and being so honest and open. It’s really encouraged me to keep going with therapy and accept the support I’m receiving. ❤️

[@EpicAngelx]

Wow I never thought there was anyone who felt the same as me😢 Ever since I got SA 7 years ago I have had major health anxiety. It’s so bad that when I started graduate school last Fall, I had major anxiety and started getting what seemed to be allergic reactions. Idk if they were even real but I kept worrying about dying from a reaction and would constantly google every symptom I’d feel. That’s just one example, but I always worry about my health it sucks.

[@susanb.1772]

My son who is now 20 years old suffers from anxiety and depression. It’s been so bad that he spent a week in the hospital under suicide watch just before his 19th birthday. He frequently would cut himself and as a mom it’s the most helpless I’ve ever felt watching him go through this and not being able to get him out of that dark place. Your videos have helped me tremendously by not feeling like so alone. He’s doing better and is on medication. Thank you for being you and sharing your mental health journey with us.

[@katiedemski2419]

I’m like 90 seconds into the video but wanted to say that laundry is also a huge mental struggle for me as well as my husband. We both have terrible mixed type adhd diagnoses in late 20s. Laundry and dishes are both so very hard for us, but feels like a struggle no one else ‘gets’

[@happiest.northwest]

Yes, Katie!! My husband and I are the same way!!💕

[@quirkyviper]

I'm the same way! I always tell ppl it's because you're never *actually* finished and it's only a few hours before there's another dish or outfit in the basket which is a visible reminder of more work you'll have to do.

[@lainienorris3931]

I just wanted to let you know that I thank you for being so brave for sharing your most personal moments!!! I don’t think u realize how many lives this video probably saved! THANK YOU! Ur an amazing human!!!! ❤️

[@patrickb6775]

Love this! This year has been about sorting ALOT of mental laundry for myself. Relate 1000%

[@ambermichelle3669]

I’ve always been told “everybody gets sad” or to just “get over” what I’m feeling and because of that I’ve gotten to such a low point in my life. I isolated myself because people just belittled me so much for feeling what i feel. I just started therapy and I’m slowly working on myself but i just wanted to say this video really let me know I’m not alone. You hit some key points with me that completely resonated with me especially being a Marlin in life. This really motivated me so much and I just want to say thank you. I want to get better and I too would like to look back in a year and be proud of the long way I’ve come. Please keep making videos like this because hearing all of this was exactly what I needed!

[@autumnweldon7314]

This is so relatable to me as I also went through postpartum depression and anxiety. I had both before I got pregnant and it got way worse after giving birth. I got back on my antidepressant after 2 weeks postpartum because I was struggling. The intrusive thoughts were unbearable. Thanks so much for always sharing 😘

[@lilliesandmilk]

This morning I woke up and broke down crying knowing that I had a day of cleaning, taking care of my toddler, and stressing all while being by myself all day. I couldn't stop crying, I was so defeated and hopeless. I watched your video and it really made me feel less alone. I've been putting off getting the help I need because i have zero motivation to do it. But after watching this I'm now planning to schedule everything I need first thingMonday!! Love you Kristi, thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@deborahkilpatrick8572]

I love this. My daughter really struggles and has just started sn ssri. I've been so worried about it but you have really reassured me. Thank you.

[@itszozzy]

Let me tell you that, YES, this video was something I needed to hear. Thank you Kristi, please never stop posting about mental health, I related a lot with what you described with health anxiety and it has really helped me understand a few things for myself watching this video. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@almabengtsson2384]

You helped me so much by talking about your mental health. I was hitting rock bottom at the beginning of this year after having severe health anxiety for more than 6 months. I was also scared about medication, but you really opened my eyes up to it and I feel a thousand times better. Not googling symptoms really helps too. Thank you for continuing to talk about this, I recognize so much of my own anxiety in what you’re experiencing and it just helps not feeling alone about it. You’re the best Kristi xx

[@thirty3bluelines]

Thank you so much for posting this. Health anxiety has changed my life and the lives of millions of other people in the past 3 years. I have been isolating out of fear of covid, working from home, not visiting friends or family or doing almost anything in public since March 2020. I still wear an n95 to the grocery store. I have also been meditating more and limiting my exposure to pandemic-related news. I just got the new booster. What you said about focusing on the facts is so incredibly helpful. I'm going to an outdoor concert for the first time in a few weeks. I still have major anxiety, but I'm starting to learn how to live alongside my fear rather than under its thumb. Thank you, also, for mentioning how sad it is that mental health professionals and medication are not accessible for everyone. I know tons of people, myself included, who would benefit from therapy or medication, but can't access it. The recommendation to reach for those resources sometimes overlooks the perspective of people who would if they could. I appreciate your considerate inclusion of people like us. Wishing you all the best for year 2 and beyond. ❤️

[@adriennetucker5584]

I feel like happiness is nothing more than the end result of achieving a goal, and by chasing “happiness” we are setting ourselves up for failure. Instead I aim for contentment, and to try and be a positive person. Sure, I experience happiness in my life, but it’s never a goal or something I’m trying to achieve.

[@donnasloan894]

After coming through my mental health crisis, I want EVERYONE to know it does better 😁

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[@madzabinga8382]

Never stop talking about what is important to you! What is important to you, is likely important to someone else. Making meaningful connections with other people is one of the most important ways to give and receive love.

[@annecathrine8827]

Health anxiety is so scary. I got cancer and all the doctors said was “This won’t affect your life whatsoever. This is a mild cancer”, and I had to read everything on my own to know what I could expect. Well, this was not a good idea. But I had no other choice. And the mild cancer? It turned into hypothyroidism! So I’m actually glad I read everything and got slightly anxious because now I know what to tell the doctors to be treated correctly! (Knowledge about the thyroid is very very bad/low here in Norway so doctors don’t really treat people with hypothyroidism either, so it’s very hard to get what I need) And please, if you feel anxious about health or anything else - reach out to someone and tell them. You’re not alone even when you feel like you are 💖

[@thara21]

Håper du har det bra nå, hørtes veldig skummelt ut ❤

[@annecathrine8827]

@@thara21 Ja, har det relativt ok. Må krangle med staten nå for å bytte medisin så det blir jo gøy?? Har også en heftig nerveskade og litt annet vondt. Men jeg er kreftfri, tror jeg 😂

[@joballman772]

You are giving me so much hope, I can't believe it's 2022 and so many people don't understand about mental health. It's so sad and makes it so much harder.

[@ariankirby1604]

Your resilience is so inspiring and I’m so glad you’re getting a handle on things. Love from Canada

[@autumncortez6254]

I learned in therapy and life coaching to add an “and” plus a positive thought to my negative thought. Helps me a lot to accept myself and my flaws or perceived flaws. “I am bogged down with laundry AND I am still happy.” One I use a lot: “Being a mom is hard AND I’m the mom for this job.”

[@hayleynugent7710]

Just to let you know, what you're doing now is called "body doubling" and it's an ADHD technique for getting chores done. I do it for cleaning too!! You either have a friend with u in person or u open and onlinevideo group for body doubling and it holds u accountable to do chores, that not having enough dopamine in the adhd brain doesn't motivate us to do! So you are doing great coping mechanisms, and also u just had a baby obviously you'll be behind on chores!! I think youre doing great but it's cool also to share your worries/stress cuz everyone can relate!!

[@quirkyviper]

Came here to say this! I love seeing other ppl do it because I've started to feel stupid for even considering body doubling (even though I think it's totally valid, a smart tactic and works for literally anyone else but me 😮‍💨). It's good to see "real" people using the tools instead of just reading about them in articles written by Dr's or ppl with "perfect" looking lives already.

[@jesuisaimeex]

Body doubling has been Huge For me since I was 7! I'm now 35😅

[@daneeshawilliams6431]

Yes!! I have always needed someone by me to help me get my homework done but had no idea what body doubling even was until this year when I was diagnosed with ADHD at 26!

[@TheMagnificentSarah]

I have adhd too. I used to ask my parents or my sister to sit beside me while I did homework or school work of any kind. Like if I was by myself, I just could not get it done. But having them beside me (not talking to me most of the time, just there) helped me focus and have them to fall back on if I got sidetracked. My childhood makes more and more sense every day!

[@melissalockhart3836]

I’ve been on PPD medications since 6 weeks PP. My daughter turns 2 tomorrow and I’m pregnant with my second. My depression got SIGNIFICANTLY worse my first trimester and I knew my meds either weren’t working or they weren’t enough anymore. Went straight to my dr, cried the entire apt, and increased my meds. I was finally stable after that and very dependent on them. Medication saved my life. I really never thought I was gonna get out this last time and I’m so grateful I did. I’m so happy for you and your journey. The ‘other world’ is so scary

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[@CarolinaLeonxD]

When you mentioned the nasty DMs you get, just know all of the nasty things they are saying is them projecting. It doesn’t reflect on you. They’re just so pathetic that they project all of their internal feelings for themselves on to you.

[@ghostinurstory]

This video helped me a lot because I also find myself being absolutely terrified of getting sick. “If you were concerned enough, you would go to a doctor” is so smart. Whenever I feel sick I have to remind myself that I’ve felt sick /had colds before and Ive always been fine. I think sickness anxiety is the worst because it feels like the one thing we can’t control or change.

[@0416kristen]

My daughter was 2 1/2 when I had my break down. She was sledding and so happy but I couldn’t laugh or smile. I just wanted to cry. I could not enjoy, smile, or laugh at anything. All I did was think of the worse possible things that could happen to my daughter and husband. I talked to my dr and was put on medication and that changed my life! Thank you for being honest and a great advocate for women who need mental health help!

[@a.buggslife287]

You are AMAZING! I am so F@€%ing proud of you! So inspiring. I have done therapy and life coaching and have made great strides in the last 2 years, to the degree that I felt comfortable and progressed enough to consider having a child. Well, now I am 8 months pregnant and have an amazing boyfriend that I have known for 10 years and been dating for 9 months. I stopped all psych meds immediately after finding out I was pregnant (and even though I was terrified, I feel more stable than I have probably been my entire life). It is surreal but I am so thankful! And thank you for always transparently sharing your journey and doing your best to stop the stigma and normalize treatment and awareness of mental health issues. Keep going, Mama! You’ve got this!💗🌟

[@FerretsForever94]

I literally just started watching your videos today. Found you by complete chance and adored you because you felt authentic, and I saw myself in you. Insecure but silly and cute and so gorgeous, with or without makeup. Thank you . Thank you for your honesty and transparency. Thank you for helping me feel like even a girl like me can be beautiful.

[@emilycryer]

as someone who has experienced similar anxiety to you, and who has also come out on the other side feeling healed and capable of handling my anxiety, i could not recommend the book "wherever you go, there you are" enough. for anyone who struggles with anxiety, and specifically the fear of not being able to control things in your life (which is what much of anxiety truly is), that book is incredible. i was very hesitant to read it and felt skeptical that i'd get anything from it, and initially after i read it, i didn't notice much of a change but it has ended up having the most massive impact on me. thank you for always sharing yourself with us. i adore who you are and what you do.

[@sarahstroud6021]

I am on my own mental health journey! I was diagnosed with Panic disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder back in 2019. I was hospitalized with a severe panic attack and I finally got help. I have been on Lexapro 10 mg and Xanax as needed. I have now graduated nursing school and I work as a Dialysis nurse. I feel at peace finally! I can totally understand how you feel because it is life changing! I went from not leaving the house to going to nursing school and graduating as a Registered Nurse! Also, today is my 38 birthday!

[@purrsandwhispers4521]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thank you 🙏 for posting this. I was already subscribed to your channel but had no idea you suffered from severe anxiety. So glad you got talk therapy and meds. I took lexapro in my mid thirties and it really did help. I’m on Cymbalta now, and it seems to be helping although I have gained more weight than I dare mention!! I still have a lot of issues- like you said, it never stops. But we do learn coping skills and it is so important. Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!!!

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[@beats4u2]

Declutter, declutter, declutter. It is the best, stress relieving, anxiety reducing feeling ever!!!! I have been following the minimalist mom and Callie Bradford? But….it has been the best thing ever for my mental health!

[@sydnaps1995]

I just want to say what it meant for you to share your mental health journey when you did. I was in a very similar situation mentally and it inspired me to finally speak to a doctor, now I'm doing much better! So thank you. ❤️

[@enyal1455]

I spent December of 2021 unmedicated, after being on medication for 8 years (the wrong medication, but medication none the less) and that was my rock bottom. Since then I have found the medication that makes me feel energetic and normal and it’s been such a game changer. Thank you for being honest about depression and health anxiety. People need to hear that it is okay to take medicine and some people need it and THAT’S OKAY!

[@jemmah4723]

It so great to hear how you’re getting on top of your anxiety. To deal with that very challenging week of illness, without your therapist just shows how far you’ve come. I have no doubt that your openness has helped other people and got them thinking about the changes they need to make. You are so articulate and raise some great points. Please don’t stop talking about this. Its too important. The nasty people are the ones that really need to do some work on their mental health. Bat those comments away because it’s not your problem.

[@elisalaakkonen2268]

I’m so proud of you. I myself have gone trough depression. Nothing i did made me feel better. I went trough 4 years of therapy and am still on meds. Doctors/people talk really negatively about medications here in Finland and i hate it. I feel like i owe my life to the meds i eat. Allso, i eat diazepams on my worst anxiety days and i have learnt not to feel guilty about it.

[@vampgaia]

OMG! I understand! I just organized my closet after letting my clean clothes sit on the floor of my closet for almost a year. Now that it's all hanging up, I have to cull again. But having it off the floor and hanging up has been glorious. I feel so much better. The problem is I have so much more that needs to be done. I'm trying to congratulate myself on what I have done instead of beating myself up over what else needs doing. It's difficult. I'm on an SSRI as well. It helps and I know when I'm off of it. Your mental health improvement has been so clear to see in your videos. I am grateful to you for sharing your journey. I believe by doing that you have helped many people including me.

[@iluvzurara2]

GIRL AS A FELLOW HEALTH ANXIETY SUFFERER YOU ARE A CHAMP! I have a particular trigger with allergic reactions! So listening to the fact that he was even wheezing and you didn’t drag him to the hospital yourself is a true indicator of how far you’ve come!! (bc dragging my husband to the hospital is something I would do lolll I REALLY don’t know how ppl have anaphylaxis and don’t go to the hospital my mind spirals so so bad). You were certainly tested!! Lolll I felt tested just listening to this! 😭 and it’s due to this very health anxiety that I’m avoiding meds 🫠 I’m scared of allergic reactions to anything. Honestly so proud of you! You’re coping is goals!

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[@swedishmake-upgeek5650]

Anti-depressants changed my life too. I’ve tried to get off them three times, and I got severe anxiety after about three months off every single time. I think I’ll stay on them this time. Thank you for talking about this ❤️

[@soulsparkadventures]

The greatest thing you can do for anxiety is meditation and soothing your thoughts. Speaking kindly to yourself about things not being complete, accepting cycles in life of beginnings, incompleteness and then closure.....is crucial to being able to live daily. And cleaning and creating a peaceful environment and thoughts is the best therapy.

[@shannahill7]

I am so glad you're doing better. I don't think you understand how much I needed to see this today. I've been struggling. My mom passed away when I was 25 and she was 51... brain cancer. I don't have health anxiety w my kids...I have a irrational rational fears about them bring taken from me. I love you and I am so happy you're doing so well!

[@JujubeeDIY]

Thank you so much for talking about mental health and medication. I have struggled with anxiety my whole life, and it got worse after kids. I tried medication, and it worked OK but wasn't life changing, and I tried quite a few different ones. Fast forward quite a few years, I learned about ADHD and how girls very often present differently than boys, and a light bulb went off. I was diagnosed with ADHD and started Adderall and I realized my anxiety was literally tied to my ADHD, but I would have never known if someone hadn't talked about it. There is so much stigma tied to mental health and medication in general to help, so thank you for putting yourself out there and being open about what you are going through.

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[@paigeholland2808]

The beginning of the video....that is exactly how I feel. I set small goals every day I know I can do just to tapper the feeling of being overwhelmed

[@jihanackil6978]

I also have health anxiety and a parent who passed from cancer when I was younger. I had an episode about 2 years ago that spiraled into having multiple panic attacks a day, being afraid to sleep, being afraid to be alone. I would have panic attacks while trying to fall asleep and wake up in the middle of a panic attack. I would literally be dreaming and start having a panic attack in the dream and then wake up completely disoriented. It was a nightmare. I went to therapy and started taking Lexapro and took Ativan when needed, and it saved my life. I was always an anxious person even before my episode, but after starting meditation I truly feel like myself. I honestly wish I started much sooner because anxiety has held me back so much in life. Please continue these videos, and don't let the haters bother you. Hearing your story that is similar to mine in many ways has given me and I'm sure so many others comfort in knowing that we are not alone.

[@rachaelerin1]

I was a casual viewer…only ever watched your channel once and a while. But you became a mom around the same time I did and your struggles really resonate with me. I am now a faithful viewer, always click when I get a notification. Please don’t stop talking about mental health and how crucial it is for all of us to take care of ourselves.

[@deniselucas83]

I'm not sure you realize how much your raw honesty helps people. You say things most people would be afraid of. Absolutely love it 😍 you've come a long way baby 😁

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi there! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile, just decided to stop by and say hi 😊. I hope my compliment is appreciated..

[@MelissaMermaid924]

Never stop talking about mental health and being transparent! It’s so needed! I was SO resistant to medication as well, until my therapist looked me in the eyes and said “I would be negligent if I didn’t tell you that you should be on medication.” She also explained that she while we can acknowledge we are strong and fighters, meds can make the fight easier and it doesn’t make us any less strong. I also agree 3000% about the lorazepam and it helping those who actually need it. I take alprazolam and I do not abuse it but wow when I need it, I need it. I’m so grateful it’s available. Thank you for speaking up, Kristi!❤️

[@caitgrigsby761]

I’m 35 been married 9 years next month. We have 3 kids 15, 6, and 4. We just moved to a new home in the country close to my parents and family business. I can finally say for the first time in my adult life I am HAPPY. I finally feel like I can breath. My kids are now old enough where I don’t have to be on top of them everywhere we go. My husband and I are starting to get one on one time again and our new home doesn’t feel like it’s closing in around us. We have friends real adult friends a lot of them. I haven’t had that for almost 15 years. It’s so nice. Your videos have brought me such joy and I see you and I appreciate you and your vulnerability. I have been where you were and are and it gets better I promise. Also your home is BEAUTIFUL ♥️

[@hurricanefrid]

Unprompted laundry tip that has helped me to not get overwhelmed or bored when doing the laundry; wash all the socks and underwear in washing bags and then, if you have a tumble dryer - tumble dry them while they're still in the washing bags! I'm someone who not only has ADHD but also thinks that doing the laundry is the most boring thing in the world, and so I am *constantly* on the lookout for things that can help me reduce the amount of time I have to spend on my laundry, and this has definitely helped.

[@2eyelids]

You hit the nail directly on the head in the first few minutes of this video. The horrible feeling of being overwhelmed and not being able to be happy until whatever is causing the overwhelm is dealt with. That is 100% me. I am medicated and I have a therapist, but that feeling is hard to shake. I blame it on Catholic guilt. I’m not religious and wasn’t raised religious, but both of my parents were and I think some of that you can’t get away from.

[@daniellefaluski7353]

I have always been anxious about health, but damn it got so much worse after having my son. I remember when you first started going down that anxiety spiral and all I could think was "thankfully mine never got that way". It actually did, jinxed myself at 1 month postpartum. Hearing you talk about what helped you means a lot to hear because I struggle with the googling and overanalyzing. Much love to you, Kristi. You are amazing!

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[@hannw7]

I have my laundry fluff and folded and I still let it pile up without putting it away. I HATE laundry. You are not alone! I've been on antidepressants and anti-anxiety for years and years now. I need it. Don't care if I'm on it the rest of my life - it's saved my life 10 times over.