Accepting My Battle.
When I say I'm sick, I am not being overly dramatic. When I say I struggle with chronic mental illness, I am not demanding attention or...
Kristin Windsor
Aug 16, 2016
Someday, Life Will Improve.
SOMEDAY, I will be able to afford the things I want, including a new laptop & camera. Someday, I will return to school to complete my BA...
Kristin Windsor
Jul 27, 2016


YouTube Explains Mental Illness: PTSD.
What is PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)? What is the science of PTSD? What does it feel like to have PTSD? What are some treatment...
Kristin Windsor
Jul 23, 2016


YouTube Explains Mental Illness: Anxiety.
What is anxiety? What does anxiety feel like? What are some anxiety disorders? What is an anxiety/ panic attack? Help me understanding...
Kristin Windsor
Jul 23, 2016


YouTube Explains Mental Illness: Depression.
What is depression? What are some signs of depression? What is the science of depression? What does depression feel like?
Kristin Windsor
Jul 22, 2016


Losing Myself.
Once upon a time, there was a Kristin, & she had the most beautiful, vivid imagination you could find around. She was hard-working, an...
Kristin Windsor
Jul 22, 2016


YouTube Explains Mental Illness: Introduction.
Videos can be a great educational tool. Sometimes reading takes too long & you don't have the time or attention span. So here is a...
Kristin Windsor
Jul 21, 2016


Comparable to Cancer
I am so damn sick of my brain working against me. No matter what I do--beginning my day with nature, focusing on the positive, validating...
Kristin Windsor
Jun 5, 2016
Dealing with Devastation.
If you follow news in Colorado Springs, you may have heard about the Structure Fire at 3803 Half Turn Road. Unfortunately, it was about...
Kristin Windsor
Feb 1, 2016


Symptoms of Depression & Psychosis
Introduction Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions—disorders that affect mood, thought, & behaviour. My...
Kristin Windsor
Jan 24, 2016


Finding Support
Here are a few big names in the mental health community with links to their websites. Take this opportunity to learn more about them &...
Kristin Windsor
Jan 11, 2016


Learn About My Weather: Evaluating the Severity of Symptoms
On any given day, it’s fairly important to take the day’s weather into consideration. It affects how you dress & mentally prepare for...
Kristin Windsor
Jan 6, 2016


Origins of my PTSD
It’s none of your business. But I’ll tell you anyway. Validation Through Vulnerability I hate telling people I have post-traumatic stress...
Kristin Windsor
Jan 6, 2016


Reflection of 2015 & Goals for 2016
A new year. A fresh start. A clean slate. It’s said that every positive change in your life begins with a clear, unequivocal decision to...
Kristin Windsor
Jan 6, 2016