Tag: postpartum depression
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Rage: An Unexpected and Alarming Symptom of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast It was the rage that truly terrified me. I anticipated feelings of sadness, melancholy, and irritability after giving birth, which I certainly experienced. But rage? That was a shocking turn I didn’t foresee as part of my postpartum depression (PPD). It was this very rage that pushed me to seek help. Around…
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Navigating Postpartum Depression: Finding the Right Therapist for You
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re feeling overwhelmed after having a baby, you may be experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). This serious condition can strike any new mother, typically within the first year after giving birth, but most often within the first few weeks. Symptoms can include intense sadness, anxiety, mood swings, and even a lack of…
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Why Telling Someone to ‘Get Over It’ Is Never Helpful
Get Pregnant Fast In the throes of my own battles with severe postpartum depression and anxiety, I found myself grappling with relentless, intrusive thoughts. I worried obsessively about everything—from the mundane, like whether my vehicle would crash, to the catastrophic, such as the survival of my children in an imagined nuclear disaster. I questioned my…
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Welcoming a New Baby and Navigating Postpartum Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing home a new baby can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience. Having gone through this journey before, I felt equipped and ready for round two. The sleepless nights, the constant feedings, the endless diaper changes—I had mastered it all. I thought to myself, “I’ve got this.” As my second pregnancy progressed,…
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14 Essential Insights About Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast The portrayal of postpartum depression (PPD) has gained significant attention, particularly with public figures opening up about their experiences. This discussion has highlighted a condition that remains misunderstood, even among those who have gone through it. Recently, a radio program featured insights from medical experts and individuals who have battled PPD, bringing…
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Counting Down to Bedtime: A New Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Updated: Dec. 27, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2012 As I sit here reflecting on my life as a mother for ten weeks, five days, and four hours, I realize just how much time I’ve spent watching the clock tick down to bedtime. We’ve successfully made it through 24…
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I Chose Not to Breastfeed, and It Took Years to Overcome My Shame and Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share something personal: I didn’t breastfeed my son. This decision wasn’t based on a lack of ability or issues like low milk supply or a poor latch. The simple truth is, I didn’t want to breastfeed. This is often where people jump to conclusions, labeling me as selfish, lazy, or…
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D-MER: The Breastfeeding Challenge That Can Leave You Feeling Low
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks after welcoming my third child into the world, I was starting to feel like I was getting the hang of things. Nursing had been a struggle, and I often found myself dreading the feeds, but I was determined to make it work. We eventually discovered a position that my…
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Navigating Panic Attacks and Anxiety After My Daughter’s Birth: A Shared Journey
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a while since I watched Look Who’s Talking, but I vividly recall a scene where Kirstie Alley reads about mothers facing postpartum depression. With a defiant tone, she declares, “Well, I’m not gonna!” Fast forward to her sobbing uncontrollably at a random commercial, and I realized that was my only…
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When Miscarriage Brings Relief: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast In 2013, I experienced a chemical pregnancy—a frustrating and often misunderstood type of early pregnancy loss. A chemical pregnancy occurs when a chromosomal abnormality occurs during fertilization, resulting in either too many or too few chromosomes in the developing zygote. This abnormality is the leading cause of early pregnancy losses, and I…