The Invisible Illness Club | Chronic Illness, Auto Immune

013 High-Functioning Depression, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Kristen Van Horn

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What does depression really look like? For Kristen Van Horn, it didn’t mean crying in bed or skipping daily routines—it meant anger, irritability, and feeling disconnected from a life that “should” have made her happy. In this honest conversation, Kristen shares how she finally got the support she needed, what it looks like to maintain her mental health 10 years later, and why rest is actually productive. Whether you’re in the thick of it or figuring out what healing looks like, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and it can get better.

Memorable Quotes:

  • Depression doesn’t always look like crying in bed. Sometimes it looks like anger and irritability.” – Kristen Van Horn
  • “I was with my favorite person in the world, doing what I loved, and I wasn’t happy. That’s when I knew something was wrong.” – Kristen Van Horn
  • “Your schedule should fit your life the way your medication fits your diagnosis.” – April Aramanda
  • “It sounds so cliché, but it does get better. I’ve been at rock bottom, and I’m still here.” – Kristen Van Horn

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