Tag: Mental Health
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There’s More to That ‘Controlling’ Wife Than Meets the Eye
Get Pregnant Fast As children, our experiences shape our understanding of the world around us. For some, growing up in a bustling household with many siblings means navigating constant noise and competition for attention. For others, a more lenient upbringing allows for a sense of exploration. My own childhood, however, was spent in a home…
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New Mother Shares Her Experience with Depression After Seeking Help, Leading to Unintended Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast New moms experiencing postpartum depression deserve compassionate care, understanding, and support from their partners, family, and healthcare providers. Unfortunately, this ideal is not the reality for many mothers. A stark example of this is the experience of Lucy Martin, who, after giving birth to her second child, Emma, last year, found herself…
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If You Want to Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids, Start with Your Own Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, our family hit an emotional rough patch. My husband, Jake, was overwhelmed by work-related stress, while I was navigating some tricky boundary issues with my own parents and dealing with my own professional pressures. To add to the mix, our son, Lucas, struggled with sleep, often plagued by…
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Brittany Carson Defends Her Baby-Free Getaway Against Parenting Critics
Get Pregnant Fast Brittany Carson is not staying silent in the face of mommy shaming. The new mother recently faced backlash for taking a baby-free vacation with her husband, country artist Jake Carson. Critics suggested she shouldn’t leave her 3-month-old son, Leo, for a couples’ retreat, but Carson is standing firm. In a candid Instagram…
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Empowering Children: A Candid Conversation on Anxiety and Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where the pressure to be perfect is magnified by curated social media feeds, it’s increasingly difficult for children to understand that it’s completely normal to not have everything figured out. The constant barrage of polished images can make it feel like they are the only ones facing struggles with…
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When You’re ‘Too High-Functioning’ to Have Your Mental Illness Taken Seriously
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with an invisible illness can be an arduous journey, and the misconceptions surrounding mental health often add to that struggle. Many individuals face skepticism when they share their experiences and deepest thoughts with friends, family, or mental health professionals. As a psychologist, I recently attended a gathering of fellow mental…
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Overwhelmed by Clutter: How It Affects My Mental Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast The moment I opened the fridge door, tears streamed down my face. While I was trying to escape the chaos in our home and recharge in the bedroom, my partner had taken it upon himself to clean the refrigerator. The glass shelves sparkled, and the yogurts were neatly organized. I live surrounded…
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Understanding Hypochondria: You’re Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, anxiety has been a part of my life. Back in fourth grade, I noticed how mental health issues influenced my daily routine. Every morning, on my way to catch the school bus, I felt an overwhelming need to step out of my house using a…
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Overcoming Postpartum Depression: My Journey to Self-Acceptance and Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts It’s 3 a.m., and despair envelops me like a thick fog. I find myself contemplating the unthinkable, imagining a gun pressed to my mouth, the chilling click of a trigger echoing in my mind. Or perhaps a quieter escape—stepping into the laundry room, inhaling the sharp scent of…
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What We Need to Recognize About Mental Health Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has never personally faced mental illness, my understanding of its complexities has evolved significantly over time. My perspective changed dramatically when I married my husband, Mark, nearly two decades ago. He has grappled with anxiety for most of his life—not just the occasional nervousness that many experience, but a…