Tag: therapy
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The Hidden Struggle of Eating Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast I live with an eating disorder, and it may not be what you imagine. At 39, I’m a married mom of two who also coaches my daughter’s soccer team. To the outside world, I seem perfectly normal—not too thin, not too heavy. I share laughter often and appear to have everything together,…
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Unmasking the Deceptive Nature of Depression: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Collins Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 14, 2015 It feels strange to openly discuss my personal struggles with depression. In fact, I’ve never even uttered that word in relation to myself until now. It’s a term that feels almost foreign. I don’t fit the stereotype of someone battling…
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Postpartum Depression: It Gets Better
Get Pregnant Fast There were signs I should have noticed, like when I craved a plate of sushi more than I wanted to cradle my newborn daughter. Or when I found myself in tears, lashing out at my partner while attempting to secure our three-day-old in her car seat for the first time. I should…
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Navigating Divorce Without Harming Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce is rarely easy, but it’s a reality for many families. In the U.S., the divorce rate for first marriages hovers between 40% and 50%, and it tends to rise with each subsequent marriage. While some may embrace the change—like my friend Sarah, who threw a lavish party to mark her divorce—many…
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Understanding the Fear of Panic Attacks: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Panic attacks can be utterly terrifying experiences. I first encountered these overwhelming incidents when I was just a child, around eight years old. At that time, I was oblivious to what was happening. My heart raced, my palms were clammy, and it felt as though the world was spinning out of control.…
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Why I No Longer Hide My Mental Health Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast When I turned 18, I left my childhood home and moved into a modest one-bedroom apartment. It was a humble space—just a small off-campus unit where rent was affordable and the furnishings were even cheaper. My decor was a mix of dorm-style items from the local store: a set of three nesting…
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Please Don’t Call My Autistic Son ‘Naughty’
Get Pregnant Fast On a radiant day under the Southern California sun, my husband took our two older boys to the local lagoon for a day of water sports with friends. This left me at home with my two younger sons, including my son Max, who has autism. With Max’s therapy schedule on the books,…
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One Year After Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago today, I found myself on this very couch with my partner, Matt, and a psychologist who casually mentioned the word “autism” as if she were discussing the weather. There was no dramatic pause, no tears—just a clinical delivery of the news. Significant cognitive delays. Moderate to severe autism. My…
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My Journey with an Eating Disorder: It’s Not Just About Being Underweight
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I found myself spiraling into an obsession with thinness. At my lowest weight, I tipped the scales at 112 pounds. For my 5-foot-2-inch frame, that number didn’t raise eyebrows; in fact, people often praised my appearance, insisting I looked healthy and fit. I believed their compliments. Always having…