Tag: Mental Health
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Nurturing My Mental Health as a Parent of a Child with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently demanding. Regardless of the cheerful snapshots we share on social media, we all face our unique challenges in raising children. Sometimes these hurdles are fleeting, but they are very real. This reality becomes even more pronounced when you’re raising a child with a disability. My son’s disabilities require my…
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My Mother’s Battle with Dementia: What Haunts Me Most
Get Pregnant Fast I spoke with my mom today. Many of you likely had similar conversations with your mothers as part of your daily routines. It’s those simple exchanges that often feel the most normal—just like putting on deodorant or running a brush through your hair. However, my interactions with my mom have been anything…
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When Your Daughter Opens Up About Her Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle By Grace Harper I started to notice changes in my daughter, Lily, over the past few months. She seemed perpetually irritable, frequently retreated to her room for hours to tackle homework, struggled with sleep, and indulged in late-night ice cream straight from the tub. I initially chalked it up to the…
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Do Not Underestimate Someone’s Mental Health Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine someone giving you an encouraging pat on the shoulder and saying, “You’ll be okay. This will pass.” You nod politely, avoiding their gaze, as a wave of despair washes over you. Deep down, you know that everything feels insurmountable. You might even be grappling with thoughts of self-harm. Simply getting out…
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Why I Decided to Stop My Child’s ADHD Medication
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself cradling those small pills in my hand, and I felt utterly defeated. A new battle had begun. With my son’s innocent eyes fixed on me, I uttered a painful untruth, “This is safe. You’ll be fine. I promise.” In that moment, my internal voice screamed, “Liar! Terrible mother! Failure!”…
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6 Reasons Why Swearing Serves as My Go-To Therapy Method
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of modern parenting, we all need a way to decompress. For some, it’s indulging in a glass of wine or a soothing cup of herbal tea that provides a much-needed break from the nursery chaos. Others might find solace in gardening, crafting, or scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration. Regardless…
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8 Uplifting Books for Moms in Need of a Boost
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with constant changes, challenges, and surprises. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on one stage of motherhood, everything shifts again. Whether it’s navigating the ups and downs of breastfeeding, managing toddler tantrums, or facing the bittersweet transition of sending your little ones off to college,…
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How Parenthood Influences My PTSD Journey
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:30 PM, or as I prefer to call it, the chaotic hour. Bath time. Bedtime. The hour when the house transforms into a whirlwind of energy. My son dashes through the living room, fueled by sugar and an unwavering belief that he’s not tired. My partner chases after him, calling out…
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Chester Bennington’s Passing: Understanding that Suicide Isn’t Selfish
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: Discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts. I stumbled upon the headline with a sense of disbelief: Chester Bennington — the iconic lead singer of Linkin Park — had passed away? It felt unreal. He was (and still is) the voice that resonated with my youth. Linkin Park and Bennington’s emotive…
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It’s Time We Address Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle By Jenna Thompson Updated: June 21, 2018 Originally Published: July 23, 2017 During my pregnancy with my first child, I often envisioned the kind of mother I would become. Unfortunately, the reality turned out to be far from my idealistic dreams. While the journey of motherhood is unpredictable, one thing I…