We’ve all seen statements using mental health treatments as insults. It’s not necessarily the treatments themselves that are getting dumped on, but rather the mental illness itself, as the intention is to capitalize on the negative stigma surrounding struggles with mental health. The implication is that the person is “crazy” & draws on negative stereotypes……
The Daily Feelings of Mom Life with Anxiety and Depression
This post contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. The daily feelings of mom life with anxiety and depression can make my feel like I’m all over the place. Anxiety and depression have been plaguing me again recently…….
Mom With Depression: Give Yourself Credit for What You CAN Do
To the mom with depression, The first time I saw a therapist, she was assessing my level of depression and asked, “Are you able to get your kids ready and take them to school?” I said yes, of course, and then she said, “That’s good, that’s more than some people are able to do.” And……
Funny Mental Health Memes for Moms with Anxiety
If you’re a mom with anxiety or depression, you’re not alone! Humor is always something that helps me make light of some of the hard stuff, so hopefully some of these funny mental health memes for moms with anxiety will give you a giggle! 1. Parenting with anxiety is a blast View this post on……
The Power of a Friend’s Hug During an Emotional Breakdown
There’s nothing like the power of a friend’s hug. Let me tell you a story. “I need to talk to you,” I said in a message to my friend. I was spiraling after a tough afternoon and felt like my world was spinning out of control. I couldn’t stop crying. I often hesitate to reach……
Dear Husband: Thank You for Supporting Your Wife through Depression
My dear husband, When we got married, you didn’t know I had depression. I didn’t know I had depression. We wouldn’t know I had depression until I became pregnant with our first child. Then everything changed in more ways than one. You had no idea you were about to be supporting your wife through depression. You and I……
Why Is My Sleep So Bad Since Having Kids?
I knew being a parent would be exhausting, but I had no idea how much it would really affect me. I wondered, “Why is my sleep so bad since having kids?” It wasn’t until recently that I discovered a new reason for my exhaustion.
How to Respond When People Say “You Think That’s Hard?”
People say the darndest things when you talk about your struggles, don’t they? Here’s how to respond when people say “You Think That’s Hard?”
Grieving a Newborn Experience I Didn’t Have
I had a very colicky baby, and I was desperate for a reprieve. I often wonder what it would have been like to ENJOY the first few months of my third baby’s life. I can’t help but feel like I missed something really special. I am grieving a newborn experience I didn’t have.
Pregnant and Postpartum Mental Health Challenges and Risk Factors
Becoming a mom brings changes which can trigger struggles with pregnancy and postpartum mental health. There are a variety of risk factors that can contribute to depression. I experienced depression for the first time during pregnancy, and it completely took me by surprise. Here are some risk factors that may contribute to depression during pregnancy and postpartum mental health.