via Daily Prompt: Heal After my first postpartum panic attack, I knew I needed help. In fact, I was desperate for it. I recognized that this was something that I couldn't battle on my own, and that if I was ever going to get better, it would be through the help of others. Sometimes, we … Continue reading Postpartum Depression / Anxiety: Finding the Right Therapist
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The Missing Piece
One by one, I examined the bursts of photographs. Each one had a different expression, a slight movement, a new reaction. My son had an animated face, and he was clearly not impressed by the impromptu photo shoot. Suddenly, I stopped. It was just an ordinary photo - a capture of my son glancing directly … Continue reading The Missing Piece
Postpartum Anxiety: Small Things are Bigger
As a nursing mom, I am given access to a small locked room in the office for pumping purposes. Since I’m currently the only mom using the room, I have the freedom to use it as I please. The only other personnel who have keys are the office manager and cleaning staff. The office manager … Continue reading Postpartum Anxiety: Small Things are Bigger
From the End to the Beginning
This weekend is strange. It is a rare occurrence in which I was facing two very distinct parts of the life cycle: birth and death. My husband’s uncle had been ill for a long time. It had come to the point where doctors had advised that there was nothing further that could be done, and … Continue reading From the End to the Beginning
Is this a Postpartum Relapse?
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. Methods or statements included in this entry are from my own personal experiences, and are of my own opinion. Please consult a mental health professional should you need more personalized, detailed assistance. I returned to work from maternity leave part time at the beginning of this month. … Continue reading Is this a Postpartum Relapse?
This Mommy is Real 