PINNED

handrawn by Canadian Artist KRISTEL STANLEY

CLICK TO LISTEN while you look.

PINNED

Framed Prints

Click To Shop

Most of my life, I struggled to understand healthy boundaries or to notice unhealthy behaviors.

Maybe you're like me; - felt like you never fit in, felt like you were never enough, felt as if you were constantly criticized.

As a result, I now hold a diagnosis for and struggle with CPTSD and a Major Depressive disorder.

Major Depression/major depressive disorder = Loss of interest or pleasure in your activities, Weight loss or gain, Trouble getting to sleep or feeling sleepy during the day, Feeling restless and agitated, or else very sluggish and slowed down physically or mentally, Being tired and without energy, Feeling worthless or guilty, Trouble concentrating or making decisions, Thoughts of suicide, Anxious distress, Melancholy, Agitated

Persistent Depressive Disorder = lasts for 2 years or longer,Change in your appetite (not eating enough or overeating), Sleeping too much or too little, Lack of energy, or fatigue, Low self-esteem, Trouble concentrating or making decisions, Feeling hopeless

Sadness is not the same as having depression.

Both grief and depression may involve intense sadness and withdrawal from usual activities. The grieving process is natural and unique to each individual and shares some of the same features of depression. Distinguishing between grief and depression is important and can assist people in getting the help, support or treatment they need.

Depression can affect anyone—even a person who appears to live in relatively ideal circumstances. No One is exempt; Factors include: Biochemistry, Genetics, Personality, Environmental/Lifestyle factors.

Artists Journey Behind This Piece