Tag: Mental Health
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Postpartum Anxiety: Understanding and Addressing It
Read more Navigating the journey of motherhood can be both exciting and overwhelming. For some new mothers, the anxiety that comes with parenting can become all-consuming, leading to a diagnosis of postpartum anxiety. While postpartum depression often gets more attention, postpartum anxiety is just as prevalent and can be equally challenging to manage. Here’s what…
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Understanding Love While Battling Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Living with depression can often feel like carrying a persistent shadow that only you can see. This emotional weight can lead you to withdraw from those closest to you, creating a barrier that isolates you from the world. After being in a committed relationship for several years, I’ve exposed my partner to…
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Armed Security Officer at School Did Not Enter During Florida Shooting Incident
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, discussions on arming educators have gained traction, fueled by comments from various lawmakers, including the President. However, recent revelations regarding the armed deputy assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Samuel Greene, who did not enter the building during the attack,…
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My Son Refuses to Eat, and I’m Anxiously Facing a Potential Failure to Thrive Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast As a mental health counseling student, I often liken diagnoses to a sturdy tree trunk. At the base, there’s a singular, stable disorder, while various symptoms branch out, leading to a complex web of additional challenges and conditions. In our household, sensory processing disorder (SPD) stands tall like a mighty Redwood, casting…
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10 Unhealthy Mom Habits We Need to Break Immediately
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I strive to be a positive role model for my children, but I often find myself falling short. While I have my strengths, there are definitely areas in my life that need improvement. Many would argue that unhealthy habits are simply part of life, but they don’t have to…
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When I Say ‘I’m Just Tired,’ Here’s What I Actually Mean
Get Pregnant Fast In daily conversations, I often find myself responding with, “I’m tired,” or “I’m okay, just a bit tired.” These phrases are so commonplace that they hardly raise any eyebrows. After a long day at work, a little fatigue seems normal. I might laugh it off, and others might nod in agreement, thinking…
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Coping with Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P-PTSD) After a Traumatic Birth Experience
Read more A few months after an intense birth experience, a new mom named Sarah began experiencing distressing flashbacks to the day she gave birth. These memories began to intrude on her daily life, prompting her to seek help for her postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD). Here’s how she found support and managed her symptoms…
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Chrissy Anderson Discusses Her Journey with Alcohol: A Candid Confession
Get Pregnant Fast Chrissy Anderson is known for her unfiltered honesty and relatability, and her recent revelations about her battle with alcohol have only deepened our admiration for her. During a heartfelt interview with a popular lifestyle magazine, she opened up about her decision to opt for a Red Bull while others indulged in frosé…
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A Tidy Home Doesn’t Equal an Uninvolved Mother
Get Pregnant Fast I have a little-known truth that I rarely share with my fellow moms. Over the years, I’ve often dodged discussions that touch on this topic, opting instead to smile and nod. This truth makes me feel somewhat isolated and can unintentionally lead to feelings of judgment among other mothers. However, the moment…
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Overwhelming Stress Among Elementary School Teachers: A Growing Concern
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research highlights a troubling reality: a staggering 93% of elementary school educators report experiencing high levels of stress. This alarming statistic comes from a study conducted by scholars at the University of Missouri, recently published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Teaching is widely recognized as one of the most…