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Preventing Postpartum Depression The Second Time Around
Now that I’m a second-time mom, I have been working on being more preventative in dealing with postpartum depression for a second time. If you all have been keeping up with me on the blog for the past couple of years, then you know that I experienced postpartum depression as a first-time mom. During the first year of my oldest daughter’s life, I was struggling. Even though becoming a new mom was something that I was excited about and looked forward to, it still caught me off guard. I wasn’t prepared for the demand and commitment that comes with motherhood.…
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Reasons Why Everyone Should Go To Therapy
There are plenty of reasons why everyone should go to therapy. It is often thought of as something that people will do when they feel like they have no other choice, but you don’t always have to wait for that point. As some of you know and have gotten to know more about me, you may know that I am extremely passionate about mental health. I got my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Addiction Studies and then went on further to attain my Master’s Degree in Family Therapy. I’m passionate about helping others gain better mental health habits through transparent…
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My Truth About Postpartum Depression As A First-Time Mom
Experiencing postpartum depression as a first-time mom is a very real and common thing. But why does postpartum depression even begin to occur to begin? Ever notice that when you are pregnant, you will find a ton of resources online related to pregnancy? Everything from month-to-month progression to even healthy meals to eat when you are pregnant. There are even a number of resources available after you have the baby to help guide you through those newborn months. However, when it comes to those “baby blues” that you are still experiencing 6, 7, or even 8 months later, you realize…
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Stop Saying You’re Fine When You Are Not
It’s time to stop saying you’re fine when you are not. You may be experiencing one of the worst weeks, but when asked “How are you?”, you reply by saying something along the lines of “I’m fine” or “I’m ok”. Yet fine is the complete opposite of how you feel, yet the words just came tumbling out your mouth before you could say how you were actually feeling. You are not physically sick or injured so it’s not that. There is a roof over your head and enough food to feed your family, so it can’t be that either. You…
