Tag: depression
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I’m a More Present Parent When I’m Medicated
Get Pregnant Fast In December, I made the decision to stop taking my medication for anxiety and depression. This choice stemmed from a change in my healthcare plan and a misguided belief that I had everything under control. When I first started taking medication, I was in a dark place, overwhelmed by tension and sadness.…
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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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My Mother’s Grief and Depression Ruined Our Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast Before I turned four, my mother opened the door to literacy for me, teaching me to read. By the time I reached five, I was learning to write. During my struggles with spelling in the third and fourth grades, she would quiz me in our retro kitchen, where I’d sit on the…
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: My Hidden Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast This is the reality of postpartum depression: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper Postpartum anxiety and depression often don’t appear as you might expect, especially when viewed through the lens of a perfectly curated Instagram post. Surprised? I certainly was. I had a beautiful birthing experience, but it…
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Raw and Real: Captivating In-Hospital Self-Portraits Reveal the Face of Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful and unfiltered photo series, artist Mia Caldwell bravely exposes her battles with mental health. Struggling with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, she chose to document her experiences in a psychiatric hospital rather than conceal them. This candid project not only provided a means of healing for her but also…
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When Everything Seems Overwhelming, Simply Pause
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Some days, my mind can feel like a chaotic storm. Just yesterday was one of those days. A thick cloud of depression settled over me, dulling every thought. Even on a beautiful summer afternoon, I found the world shrouded in darkness. The joyful laughter of my children became an unbearable cacophony,…
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Viral Meme Claims Going Outside Can Cure Depression: A Critical Response
Get Pregnant Fast In recent social media trends, a meme has emerged suggesting that simply going outside can cure depression, while dismissing anti-depressants as “garbage.” This harmful narrative has sparked a significant backlash, especially from mental health advocates who recognize the complexities of mood disorders. A writer and mental health activist, Mia Thompson, recently took…
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A Mother’s Mental Health Matters: Don’t Overlook Your Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast Your children are thriving. Your partner is doing well. And you? You’re doing great too! Everything is perfectly fine, right? It’s all under control. But let’s be real. How often do you find yourself just going through the motions of “fine”? You’ve honed the art of concealing your anxiety, mood swings, and…
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21 Tweets That Capture the Experience of Living with Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Living with depression can be incredibly challenging, and it’s often difficult to articulate just how it feels. The Twitter community has created a space for sharing these experiences through the hashtag #ThisIsWhatDepressionFeelsLike, allowing individuals to express their feelings in a raw and honest way. These tweets serve as a powerful reminder that,…