During my third pregnancy I suddenly plunged into a level of darkness that I never knew. Getting through each day became harder and harder and I eventually hit my breaking point. The conflicting emotions of depression and loving your children makes this struggle all the more painful.
What happened was not only humiliating, but it could have been very costly and dangerous. A few months after having my first child, I had returned to work full-time. I was in a state of major sleep deprivation, although at the time I didn’t realize quite how bad it really was. Maybe this story will help someone avoid the same mistake!
Read about why the advice of “thinking more positively” is based on a false premise. Depression requires professional help, just like any other health condition. Telling someone to “change their thoughts” is like telling a diabetic that their pancreas should just make more insulin.
Dear mama with depression, I see you struggling today. I feel it, too. You might feel like you are alone and no one understands, but that is not true. Depression lies. I want you to hear the truth.
For me, antidepressants ARE life saving. Not just in the physical sense of keeping me safe from my own brain, but also from a quality of life standpoint. I am able to LIVE life because of antidepressants instead of just BEING alive.
It can be hard to admit that I still struggle sometimes. But here it is. My name is Kristen. I am 1 in 5.
Eleven years ago it was our wedding day and we were on top of the world. Looking back now, I can see there was so much we didn’t know then. The big things, and the little things…we really had no clue.
We aren’t meant to go through life alone. Our children, our families, and our friends need us to show up…both physically and mentally. Read about how the action of being there for someone leaves a powerful impact upon them.
I may never know why certain things happen, but I have found the answer to why I need them. Changing my perspective made me realize the power of the lessons I was learning.
How can we tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, especially when it comes to being a mother? Learn tips about the characteristics of anxiety and mother’s intuition to help you sort through your thoughts.
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. Yeah, you read that right. I feel like I’ve literally become stupider after having children. I used to have a very sharp memory and could organize my thoughts easily…….
