Tag: Mental Health
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Navigating Parenthood Amid Suicidal Thoughts
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 7, 2021 Originally Published: January 23, 2018 As dawn breaks, the first rays of sunlight seep through the narrow gap in my curtains, stirring me awake. I inhale deeply; the warmth of the day fills my senses. But as I exhale, a stark reality hits me: I’m still here.…
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13 Semis Line Up on Freeway to Support Man in Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display of solidarity, 13 semi-trucks gathered beneath a freeway overpass in Michigan to assist a man contemplating suicide. This touching scene unfolded early in the morning when local law enforcement received a distressing report about the individual on the brink. As he stood precariously close to the edge, a…
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We Are Only As Content as Our Most Troubled Child: Understanding the Parental Connection
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood in my kitchen, anxiously preparing for my eldest child’s first day of kindergarten, I found myself in a flood of tears. The fear of his success and happiness weighed heavily on my mind—such is the life of a parent. Recent research published in The Journals of Gerontology has shed…
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12 Essential Insights for Our Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, I’ve noticed a surge of heartfelt advice articles aimed at daughters, penned by well-meaning parents hoping to impart their life lessons. While the sentiment is commendable, there’s often a disconnect between these nuggets of wisdom and the reality our daughters will face. For example, one mother advised her daughter…
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Why I Started Anxiety Medication the Day My Baby Arrived
Read more The choice to begin medication for my anxiety was a pivotal moment in my journey to becoming the best parent I could be. When my partner and I first learned we were expecting, we were aware that numerous decisions awaited us. Some were minor, like whether our newborn should wear the bunny or…
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Grieving Father Takes on the Mission to Support Other Dads Through Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of losing a child, the emotional toll is profound for both parents. However, societal norms often make it harder for fathers to openly express their grief. While a mother’s tears are often seen as a natural response, men are frequently taught to suppress their emotions, striving to be the…
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The Hidden Dangers of Excessive Complaining: How It Affects Your Mind, Body, and Relationships
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced challenging days, weeks, or even years. Sometimes, it feels like life is throwing everything it can at us, leaving us disoriented and frustrated. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult job, a partner who’s being unreasonable, or children facing academic struggles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when finances are tight,…
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I Gave Myself Permission to Let Things Slide to Navigate New Motherhood
Menu: Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood struck me like a thunderbolt—a whirlwind of love, joy, and challenges that I never anticipated. With our incredibly demanding baby arriving with an unyielding intensity from day one, we didn’t even get the luxury of the “sleepy newborn” phase. There was no moment to catch our breath, no false…
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I’m a Sober Mom, and Sometimes I Feel Isolated
Get Pregnant Fast One morning, over a year ago, I stood in front of the mirror and couldn’t recognize the person staring back at me. The reflection showed a beer belly that I had acquired from years of indulging in liquid calories, not to mention those extra pounds I gained by giving in to unhealthy…