About me

At age 14, I was diagnosed with ADHD but my symptoms started much earlier in childhood. Anxiety, impulsivity and low self esteem were all struggles I faced growing up. These issues began to bind me into a state of depression and lack of motivation. 

As I grew older I gained a love for the performing arts and even though I craved this outlet, my anxiety and depression still creeped into all other areas of my life. After several years of struggling with anxiety attacks, overwhelming school assignments, and impulsivity I was diagnosed and quickly put on medication for my ADHD. The medication left me feeling physically sick to the point where it was hard for me to have enough energy to get through the day. I decided I couldn't feel sick all day, every day so I stopped taking the medication. This left me feeling hopeless and I began to wonder if I would ever overcome these struggles. I blamed myself..What was wrong with ME? But then, on the suggestion of my therapist and with the help of family and friends I turned to MINDFULNESS. At first, I didn't believe that something as simple as breathing and changing my thought patterns could help my dire situation. I was skeptical and frankly negative, but as I committed to practicing mindfulness daily I started to improve! It took awhile for my mind to get accustomed to this new and improved mindset but the more I fed my mind with positive thoughts and exercised it through meditation, the more optimistic and content I became. Instead of constantly living in the past and obsessing about the future I learned the power of living in the present!