[Kris Butler]

I do struggle with depression. One of my triggers is dealing with medicare advantage plans need for having to get referrals in place before I can see anyone.  It is frustrating how difficult the system is and we are supposed to navigate it when we have a neurological disorder.  Kinda like asking a blind person to get through a maze.   Anyway, I am too wound up to be able to meditate. I use cognitive therapy to help with coping skills.  I also paint. That is still soothing to me.  I have chronic pain from the dystonia caused by my young-onset Parkinson’s.  That for me is the hardest part.  I will always fight and never give up.