Tag: Mental Health
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Addressing Special Needs and Challenging Behaviors: My Journey to Share My Story
Get Pregnant Fast I typically prefer to keep my personal life private. I’m the type of person who tends to smile through struggles, avoiding vulnerability at all costs. However, I felt compelled to set aside my reservations and share my story. My hope is that by doing so, I can connect with others who might…
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What I Want My Son to Learn About My Depression
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I grappled with the heavy burden of my mother’s depression that lingered long after my parents’ divorce. I often felt as though I was to blame, convinced that I could have done something to ease her pain. Now, as I navigate my own mental health challenges, I find myself…
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Mom of Three in Just 11 Months Shares Honest Post-Baby Belly Photo to Spark Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring move, a mother from Australia, who welcomed three children within an astonishing eleven months, recently shared a candid photo of her post-baby belly. Her aim? To promote body positivity and acceptance among mothers everywhere. Meet Hannah Reid, a blogger who chronicles her journey as a new mom on her…
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How Cognitive Therapy Transformed My Teen’s Life
Get Pregnant Fast My son faced a challenging year. As he transitioned from childhood to adolescence, our family dynamic changed drastically when my husband and I decided to separate. We tried to maintain stability for our children, but in retrospect, I question whether that approach was truly beneficial. It’s widely recognized that divorce can have…
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What It’s Really Like to Be a Mom with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I’ve had the habit of chewing my fingernails down to the quick. It’s not a cute little nervous habit; it’s a compulsive act driven by an overwhelming sense of anxiety that seems to follow me every waking moment. While only my closest friends and family are aware of…
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Understanding Your Recurring High School Dreams: What They Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast A few nights ago, I woke up in a panic, my heart racing and sheets twisted around my legs. It took a moment for me to realize that I was safe in my own bed, not wandering the hallways of my high school in an embarrassing state of undress. The anxiety was…
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Navigating Parenthood with PTSD: Embracing the Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is often a challenging endeavor. From early mornings and preparing meals for picky eaters to maintaining composure when Play-Doh inevitably finds its way onto the carpet for the millionth time, every day presents its own set of hurdles. However, when I embarked on my parenting journey, I was unprepared for the…
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It Took Me 14 Years to Recognize the Dangers of My Manic Episodes
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I experienced mania, I was completely oblivious. I had long been acquainted with depression, which often enveloped me in darkness, filled with sadness, despair, and tears. However, mania was a term I recognized but didn’t fully understand—until it overwhelmed me. My initial manic episode was all-consuming. It began innocently…