Tag: mental wellness
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Nurturing Kids While Navigating Your Own Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m sorry. I’m just not okay,” I confessed to my partner, tears welling in my eyes. We had hit a rough patch, and I felt utterly fragmented. It was as if I owed an apology for simply being myself. I wrestled with feelings of unworthiness, questioning my ability to foster meaningful relationships…
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Dear Kids, Mommy’s Having a Tough Day
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, I want to take a moment to talk about yesterday. You saw me munch on old candy like it was my job and witnessed me lose it while curled up on the floor, comforting our dog. You heard me raise my voice far too many times over things that didn’t…
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6 Things You Should Avoid Saying to Someone Struggling with Anxiety and How to Support Them
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety can be a shadow that looms over many individuals, often appearing without warning. I’ve battled anxiety and panic attacks since childhood, grappling with fears that seemed irrational yet felt overwhelmingly real. As a kid, I was an obedient student, but the dread of being wrongly accused haunted me. Fast forward to…
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Why Seasonal Affective Disorder Can Take a Hike
Get Pregnant Fast As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, the specter of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lurks around the corner. Honestly, I just don’t have the bandwidth to deal with the weight of it all. Between being a parent, juggling work, and preparing for the holiday frenzy, there’s no…
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If It Wasn’t Stolen, I Don’t Care How That Celebrity “Got Her Body Back”
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the bizarre phenomenon where celebrities proclaim they’ve “gotten their bodies back” after having children. It’s plastered across magazine covers and social media feeds: “Body Back After Baby!” and “How I Reclaimed My Figure!” But really, what does it mean to get a body “back”? Did it disappear? Did it…
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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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Why I Refuse to Pass My Eating Disorder to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting twin girls, tears of joy filled my eyes. I already had the most wonderful nearly 2-year-old son, and for as long as I can remember, I had fantasized about having twin girls. There were moments in my childhood when I even tried to convince my mother…
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Kate Middleton Advocates for Dismantling Stigma Around Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful statement about children’s mental well-being, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is utilizing her significant influence to highlight the importance of addressing mental health issues in younger generations. In her compelling guest blog post for the Huffington Post, she emphasizes the urgent need to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental…
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5 Reasons to Let Go of Self-Help
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, there’s an overwhelming pressure to constantly pursue personal growth and transformation. Self-help books flood the market, offering everything from strategies to “declutter” your mind to a so-called “guide to ultimate success.” After reaching my 40s, I came to the realization that true happiness comes from releasing myself from the…
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Carrie Fisher’s Impact on Mental Health Awareness Continues After Her Passing
Get Pregnant Fast The world felt a deep sense of loss when Carrie Fisher passed away, her legacy far surpassing her iconic portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Fisher was not only a remarkable actress, screenwriter, and author, but she was also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and the fight…