Tag: coping mechanisms
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Hayley Thompson Courageously Shares Her Journey Back to Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt revelation, actress Hayley Thompson has once again stepped into the spotlight to address her ongoing battle with Postpartum Depression (PPD). Known for her strong advocacy for women facing similar challenges, Thompson is setting an example by prioritizing her mental health and seeking treatment again. In a candid tweet shared…
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Yes, I Admit It: I Swear at My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment: I swear at my kids. Yes, I said it out loud, and I stand by it. Every single day, I let loose a string of expletives aimed at the chaos that comes with parenting. And guess what? I’m not ashamed of it. Kids can be truly…
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I Want to Take Away All the Sadness, But I Can’t
Get Pregnant Fast Every night, as darkness falls and we dim the lights, my son begins to share his heart with me. This is no ordinary boy; he’s a lively, video game-obsessed tween who, beneath his cheeky exterior, carries intense feelings and thoughts. Much like myself, he experiences every emotion deeply. His beauty lies in…
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Understanding My Son’s Anxiety: A Reflection of My Own
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was born, I found myself engulfed in worries about his future. Like any parent, I fretted over whether he was eating enough, sleeping well, and whether I should let him cry it out or rock him to sleep. But as someone who has battled anxiety, my concerns spiraled much…
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The Truth About Emotional Eating: A Relatable Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the type of mom who stashes wine bottles in the pantry or unwinds with a joint after the kids are asleep. (And honestly, I have no judgment for those who do!) I also don’t find solace in rage cleaning, hitting the gym, or attending therapy to manage the whirlwind that…
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Navigating Parenthood in the Digital Era
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, there’s a lot of discussion surrounding our right to voice those less-than-ideal feelings about parenting. How could we dare? What if, in five, ten, or even thirty years, our children stumble upon a post or tweet revealing our frustrations? Will they be devastated? After all, the internet is forever,…
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5 Contradictions of Living with Mental Illness
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends, let’s chat about a topic that many of us can relate to: living with mental illness. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs, and—let’s be honest—plenty of contradictions. I’ve been navigating this wild ride for nearly a decade now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that mental…
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Caffeine: My Lifeline as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast My partner claims I have a caffeine dependency. In response, I often point to the nutritional information on my can of Coke Zero. “Look at all those zeros,” I declare. “It’s as refreshing as water! In fact, it might even be better. Science has perfected it!” But she doesn’t see it that…
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Finding Peaceful Nights for the Sandwich Generation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the second night of my partner’s bi-weekly work trip. By now, the initial excitement of solo parenting has faded away. My patience for my children’s creative tactics to delay bedtime has dwindled, and my promise to maintain calmness has been all but forgotten by the time dinner is over. Fortunately, my…