Category: Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
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The Physical Aftershock No One Talks About: Dark Spots and Drastic Body Changes
In my previous posts, I’ve talked a lot about postpartum depression and anxiety, and the inner struggles that come along with that. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that the external changes that came with the hormonal fluctuations greatly affected me as well. Some of the changes…
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Better Late Than Never: Self Reflection and Getting on Track for the New Year (Happy Birthday To Me!)
My therapist sent me a journaling exercise at the start of the year, but I’m only getting to it now, on my birthday. Maybe that’s fitting though – looking back on the past year, honoring both my gratitude and my struggles, feels like the perfect way to kick off my…
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When You Lose Yourself in Motherhood, You Might Just Find the Best Version of You
After coming home with a new baby, life is an absolute blur. Suddenly, there’s this tiny human who needs you all the time. You’re in survival mode, trying to find a new rhythm in the chaos. People are dropping by to meet the new addition and sneak in their baby…
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Behind the Glow: The Dark Side of New Motherhood
You know that image: a glowing mother, nursing her baby with soft, adoring eyes, radiating pure love and the essence of nurturing instinct. It’s the picture we see everywhere in society, the one that feels so natural and beautiful. But what if I told you that behind the smile, there…
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