Tag: seeking help
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Rage: The Most Frightening Symptom of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast It was the rage that truly unsettled me. I anticipated feeling downcast, sad, and irritable—emotions that certainly came, but the intensity of the rage was something I never saw coming. This overwhelming anger ultimately pushed me to seek help. About five weeks after the arrival of my second daughter, Lily, my husband…
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How I Learned to Embrace Self-Compassion After Welcoming My Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson As I strolled through the grocery store, my 7-week-old baby cradled in my arms, I found myself overwhelmed. He was my third child; by now, I was supposed to be a pro at this parenting gig. Clad in my yoga pants and a perpetually messy bun, exhaustion clung to…
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Postpartum Depression: When Your Doctor Won’t Listen
Get Pregnant Fast I was unprepared for the overwhelming feelings that surfaced during my visit. As I sat in the bright, sterile examination room, wrapped in a flimsy hospital gown, I felt utterly exposed. When I attempted to share my concerns about postpartum depression, the doctor quickly interrupted with a barrage of questions: “Are you…
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Colic is No Walk in the Park: An Honest Account of Parenting Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 Originally Published: May 9, 2016 Five hours after his arrival, our little one, Max, started to wail. He was nursing well, looking every bit the healthy newborn. He’d had a diaper change, and we even checked for pesky hairs wrapped around his tiny fingers 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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Emily Roberts Shatters the Stigma Around Seeking Help for Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Emily Roberts, renowned for her captivating performances on the popular series “Nashville,” is currently making headlines for an even more significant reason. After welcoming her first child, Mia, last December, Roberts has been candid about her battles with depression and the challenging transition into motherhood. In a heartfelt statement released recently, the…
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Hayley Thompson Encourages Women Battling PPD: ‘It’s Okay to Reach Out for Help’
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt discussion about her own journey with postpartum depression (PPD), actress Hayley Thompson has become a powerful voice for women experiencing similar struggles. Since her recovery, she has worked tirelessly to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking help for PPD, offering a much-needed perspective on a challenging issue that affects…
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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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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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My Experience with Postpartum Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast “She’s an absolute treasure,” remarked a woman at the grocery store during my first outing with my newborn. My little one was wide awake in her carrier, charming everyone around her with her coos and bright eyes. I wanted to tell that woman she was mistaken; my baby girl was far from…