Tag: postpartum anxiety
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To New Moms: Embracing Medication for Your Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast You’re not alone in feeling this way, and I want you to know it’s completely okay to reach out for help. I see you, Mama, as you navigate the overwhelming transition into motherhood, and I honor your journey, even if you feel unseen by others. I understand the weight of this new…
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Essential Advice for New Moms: What You Really Need to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast It’s only been two months since my little one arrived, and already I find myself in a familiar scene: rocking in a plush glider a tad too fast, holding a fussy baby, and grappling with a wave of anxiety. New motherhood is a whirlwind of fluctuating hormones, unexpected fears, and overwhelming self-doubt.…
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Motherhood Awakened Me From My Deep Depression
Get Pregnant Fast I spent three years of my existence in a fog. After battling major depressive disorder for nearly a decade, my mind, heart, and body reached a breaking point. At just 23 years old, I felt utterly exhausted — worn out from the facade I had been maintaining. Emotionally drained, completely adrift, and…
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Postpartum Anxiety: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 18, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 22, 2015 Do I appear scared in that photo? Honestly, I can’t recall if I was terrified or just dazed from the post-C-section medications, which are no joke. I do remember thinking the hospital food tasted like a gourmet feast, but I realized later I…
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Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom can be incredibly challenging, and for some, the anxiety surrounding parenthood can become overwhelming. While postpartum depression often garners more attention, postpartum anxiety is just as prevalent and can be equally debilitating. Let’s dive deeper into what postpartum anxiety is and how it affects new mothers. What is…
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Addressing Postpartum Health Anxiety: A Crucial Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on the past twelve months with a mix of fondness, nostalgia, and even some regret. Last year marked one of the most fulfilling yet challenging phases of my life. It was a time filled with joy, yet overshadowed by an overwhelming…
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Navigating the Tides of Grief as a Mother Without a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast “No one ever warned me that grief could feel so much like fear.” –C.S. Lewis As I lay in a hospital bed, on the brink of welcoming my baby into the world, I found myself yearning for my mother. I envisioned her sitting beside me, holding my hand, whispering words of encouragement…
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Navigating Postpartum Anxiety: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast My experience with childbirth was quite challenging—after 30 hours of labor, I ended up with a c-section. To add to the difficulty, I faced breastfeeding challenges since my little one had a tongue tie, and then we battled colic. It was a lot to bear. I share this because I feel the…
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Understanding Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious about your baby’s well-being or have the occasional unsettling thought regarding their safety. However, if you’re often grappling with intrusive thoughts and find yourself repeating certain actions, you might be experiencing postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This condition can either emerge for the first time…
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The Postpartum Struggles in My Mind
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle The Postpartum Struggles in My Mind by Ava Collins Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Oct. 19, 2013 Pregnancy can be a real challenge for me. The morning sickness is relentless, the sensation of my organs being squished as the baby grows is uncomfortable, and the aches and pains of…