Tag: trauma recovery
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Understanding the Mind of an Anxiety Sufferer
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself picturing a scene all too familiar. I’m crouched over a porcelain toilet, my stomach rebelling against me. The contents surge forth, splashing into the water below. The acrid taste of bile lingers, and a profound emptiness begins to envelop me. This is my fault. I feel disgusting. A…
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Understanding Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P-PTSD)
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent is often a time filled with joy and love, but it can also bring overwhelming feelings of stress and anxiety. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period can sometimes be challenging—so much so that some new moms may experience postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD). Although it’s not as commonly discussed…
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Why I Choose to Share My C-Section Story
Get Pregnant Fast When I talk about my C-section, I often find myself navigating a conversation filled with terms like “medically necessary” (which it wasn’t) or “big baby” (he was, but many women have larger babies naturally). Sometimes, people accept my words with a nod and a glance of sympathy before the topic shifts. Other…