Tag: seeking help
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Taking Medication Doesn’t Indicate Weakness
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve encountered the need for anti-anxiety medication on three separate occasions. The first instance was after my first child was born, the second followed the birth of my second, and now, I find myself in the same position once again. From an early age, I’ve grappled with anxiety. I…
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My Struggle with Gambling Addiction and Its Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, an unexpected event reopened an old wound—a wound that had never really healed. A courageous friend shared her heart-wrenching story with me, and it hit me like a punch to the gut. That familiar, nauseating feeling is something I know all too well. I’ll explain why in just a moment. When…
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To the Expectant Mom Who Feels Overwhelmed
Get Pregnant Fast As I looked at the footprint my slipper left on the bedroom wall months ago, my gaze shifted to my daughter, and I knew it was time to reach out for help. That mark was a reminder of a chaotic moment when a stockpot of sauce and meatballs went awry, accompanied by…
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Not Even Scaling a Mountain Could Help Me Escape My Mental Health Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself lying on a pristine white comforter, completely immobilized, every muscle in my body aflame, and waves of pain coursing through my legs. My gaze drifts to the palm trees dancing in the Caribbean breeze outside my hotel room. Alone in this compact space, I contemplate the psychiatrist’s number sitting…
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I Nearly Lost Everything to Postpartum Depression, But I’m Reclaiming My Life
Get Pregnant Fast As a writer, I often feel compelled to share my experiences, yet there was a long stretch during which I found myself paralyzed by a blank page. No matter how much I had to express, I simply could not summon the words to convey the truth: I felt utterly hollow. It was…