Tag: Mental Health
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Living with Anxiety: The Daily Struggle of ‘Faking It’
Get Pregnant Fast This is a candid revelation. I’ve kept this to myself for far too long. Years ago, before I faced my own battles with anxiety and depression, I viewed those struggling with anxiety as overly dramatic. From my limited perspective, I thought they simply needed to “relax.” I believed that anxiety was something…
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Lexapro and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues faced by individuals worldwide. Unfortunately, the onset of pregnancy can trigger depressive episodes for many women. This raises an important question: is it safe to take escitalopram (commonly known as Lexapro) during pregnancy? Taking escitalopram during pregnancy may be a suitable option if…
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Helping Kids Navigate Their ‘Big Feelings’
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever witnessed your young child having an emotional meltdown, or seen your pre-teen storm out of a room while shouting about something trivial, you might find yourself questioning, “What just happened?” Welcome to parenthood. As I continue on this parenting journey, I’ve come to understand that a significant part of…
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In Response to Nicole Arbour’s Video on ADHD: A Closer Look at the Reality
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Nicole, I recently came across your video titled “The Truth About ADHD,” and as a mother and advocate for those affected by this condition, I felt compelled to share my thoughts. Your portrayal of ADHD was not only misguided but also demonstrated a lack of understanding about an important mental health…
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This Is Us Highlights the Importance of Safe Haven Laws
Get Pregnant Fast In 2013, my town was rocked by a heartbreaking incident when a mother gave birth in a restroom of a local bar and left her newborn behind. The situation was surreal: she had come to the bar with friends, unaware that she was in labor. After excusing herself, she retreated to a…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Don’t Let Postpartum Anxiety Drive a Wedge Between You and Your Partner’s Parenting Role
Get Pregnant Fast If there’s anyone who embodies postpartum anxiety, it was me. On that first night home with our newborn, my mind felt like a hive of activity. Doubts and fears swirled as our baby’s cries grew increasingly frantic. It was 3:30 a.m., and the evening had been a complete chaos. I remember standing…