Tag: anxiety
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Navigating the Waves of Motherhood Anxiety: From Infancy to Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I thought I understood the concept of anxiety. I equated it to the jittery sensations before a significant college exam, the fluttering butterflies before meeting a blind date, or the heart-stopping moments before a job interview. I believed I had a handle on it—what triggers it, how it…
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When Anxiety Turns into a Fear of Driving
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the final weeks of my pregnancy with my first child, my greatest fear nearly unfolded before my eyes. On a quiet December evening, my partner, Jake, stepped out to pick up some essentials from the grocery store. Out of nowhere, a drunk driver came barreling toward our compact car,…
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The Myth of the Perfect Parent is Stealing Our Joy
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child was a toddler, I found myself captivated by a variety of crafting blogs. Admittedly, I lack any real crafting skills, but these blogs made it sound so effortless to whip up charming mittens or create a papier-mâché basket alongside my energetic 2-year-old. It appeared these crafty moms had…
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Understanding the Difference: Feeling Anxious vs. Living with Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast When I experience an anxiety attack, it’s not simply a light feeling of unease. Unlike the trivial portrayals you might see in popular media, the onset for me is intense, beginning with my muscles tightening—especially in my chest. My partner can always tell something’s wrong; the look on my face is a…
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The Clutter in My Home Fuels My Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Thompson I’ve always had a penchant for tidiness. Growing up, I shared a room with my sister, who had a more laid-back approach to organization. I vividly remember entering our room, feeling my chest tighten, my heart race, and an overwhelming impulse to tidy up. The sight of our disordered…
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Dads, Your Mental Health Matters Too
Get Pregnant Fast As I delve deeper into the journey of parenthood, it becomes increasingly clear that one of the most vital things I can do for my children is to prioritize my own mental well-being. All parents experience mood swings and moments of frustration; it’s an inevitable part of raising young ones. However, when…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Child with Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast My teenage son has been anxious about his upcoming school play for weeks. He has a deep passion for acting and enjoys being part of the theater, but this particular performance is causing him immense stress. It would be the longest he’s ever performed on stage, but it’s not the act of…
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Navigating Anxiety and Concerns About Motherhood
Read more Every time I encounter a crying infant, I feel a wave of panic about becoming a mother. Can I truly handle everything that comes with it? Unlike many animals in the wild, the instinctual knowledge of how to care for a baby doesn’t come naturally to us humans. For instance, a first-time mother…
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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…