Tag: anxiety
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The Reality of Parenting with High-Functioning Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 10, 2023 Originally Published: March 4, 2023 Zhuk Roman / Shutterstock People with high-functioning anxiety often wear a mask of normalcy. Trust me, I understand this all too well. For the most part, I manage quite well, and I wouldn’t typically label myself as someone who “struggles” with anxiety—until I…
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Confronting Anxiety During Pregnancy After a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been about six months since we lost our first baby when I finally saw that second line on a pregnancy test. The last time I had taken a test, it was to confirm that the pregnancy hormones were gone after losing our little “Peanut.” Peanut was the name we affectionately gave…
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Uncommon Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Know About
Get Pregnant Fast Living with panic attacks for over five years has been a tumultuous experience. I’ve had so many that I lost count long ago. Certain memories from my worst episodes linger in my mind like haunting shadows: house-sitting for a friend, countless nights in my college dorm room. Those moments are etched in…
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What If Something Happens to My Only Child?
Get Pregnant Fast The question, “What if something happens to her?” echoed through my mind, ignited by the careless words of a woman at a recent gathering. It voiced the deep-seated fear I’ve harbored since becoming a parent. My partner and I had been married for several years before we decided to expand our family.…
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Navigating the Challenges of Modern Parenting: A Tale of Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast Two summers ago, during our family’s yearly trip to the beach, I found myself in charge of nap time. Each day, my husband would take our daughter—who had recently transitioned out of napping—on an “Adventure with Dad,” while I would settle down for a much-needed two-hour nap with my 3-year-old son. This…
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10 Frightening Symptoms That Are Generally Benign
Get Pregnant Fast It’s quite common to encounter symptoms that send a chill down your spine. Whether it’s sudden weight loss or peculiar lumps, these signs can easily make anyone anxious. Although some symptoms may indicate a serious condition, the majority are usually harmless. For instance, while muscle twitching can be linked to ALS (which…
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Hitting My Breaking Point: A Journey Through Parenthood and Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I found myself spiraling into a state of chaos, and I mean that in the most genuine sense. My struggle with depression and anxiety has been a part of my life since my teenage years. What I initially dismissed as typical adolescent angst eventually revealed itself as an enduring…
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This Is It: Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast I celebrated my 37th birthday this past January, a milestone that has made me reflect on my own journey into adulthood. I can vividly recall the image of my mother at this very age. We were strolling down the street, her pushing my younger sister in a stroller while I trailed behind.…
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Will My Daughter Inherit My Anxiety?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat there, I watched my daughter, Mia, struggle with a simple question. “What’s your birthday?” she hesitated, giving an incorrect answer. Maybe attending this event was a mistake. The night before, she had expressed her worries about going to Birthday Book Club, voicing her dislike for the morning rush. I…
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Navigating Parenting with Anxiety: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an overwhelming experience, especially for those like me who grapple with anxiety. Since the age of eight, anxiety has been a part of my life, surfacing unexpectedly, often without warning. While I may not always appear anxious to outsiders, the reality is that I can be struck by intense…