Tag: emotional health
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Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home by Taylor Morgan Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 12, 2023 Taylor Morgan Recently, the cycle of heartbreak feels unending. How many more cities must we pray for? How many donations can we contribute? How many more tragic…
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I Had to Distance Myself from My Mother for My Happiness – But It Still Hurts
Get Pregnant Fast Deciding to cut ties with a toxic individual is a deeply personal and challenging choice – one that I recently made regarding my own mother. I expected to feel lighter and freer after this decision, but the reality has been quite the opposite. Instead, I’m grappling with significant anxiety, sadness, and lingering…
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Why Loud Chewing Can Ignite Your Rage
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Why Loud Chewing Can Ignite Your Rage by Emily R. Johnson Updated: November 27, 2023 Originally Published: April 9, 2018 I can vividly recall a moment from my seventh-grade math class that still resonates with me today. While I was striving to concentrate on the lesson, a sound pierced through…
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When Anxiety Turns You into a Helicopter Parent: Understanding the Hovering Instinct
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a helicopter parent. If you had asked my pregnant self about my parenting style, I would have painted a picture of carefree children playing barefoot in the yard, climbing trees, and enjoying spontaneous adventures. I imagined them wrestling in the grass, scraping their knees, and drinking from…
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How My Life Would Transform Without Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) has been a significant part of my life since I was in elementary school, though I didn’t fully comprehend what I was experiencing at the time. I recall constantly worrying about things that seemed trivial to my peers, a persistent weight on my shoulders that I…
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The Unique Connection Among NICU Moms: A Bond We Rely On
Get Pregnant Fast As I reached out to the mother who had just entered our shared NICU space, I could hear the raw emotions spilling through the thin curtain that separated us. The sounds of fear, blame, and overwhelming confusion filled the air. “I’m not leaving here without her,” she cried to her partner, who…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shares His Journey with Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid interview, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reflects on his personal struggles with depression, revealing a side of him that many fans may not have expected. Known for his uplifting Instagram posts showcasing his role as a dedicated father, Johnson has always exuded strength and positivity. However, beneath that larger-than-life persona…
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My Pregnancy Strained My Closest Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast When I unexpectedly discovered I was pregnant with my second child just nine months after welcoming my first, my emotions were a whirlwind. My husband radiated joy while I sat on the edge of our bathtub, pregnancy test in hand, feeling tears welling up in my eyes. “Babe, this is incredible! Aren’t…
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Understanding the Pain of Seeing Sibling Celebrations: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: miscarriage A few weeks ago, we celebrated National Siblings Day. Social media was flooded with heartwarming posts and comments about sibling bonds, cherished memories, and phrases like “the best big sister ever.” While these sentiments are beautiful, I found myself grappling with an unexpected wave of emotions. As an older…
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Understanding Phantom Pregnancy: Signs, Causes, and Solutions
Read more Have you ever heard of phantom pregnancy? It’s a rare condition where a woman believes she is pregnant and may even experience some of the typical symptoms associated with pregnancy, all without actually carrying a baby. Let’s dive into this fascinating phenomenon, shedding light on its signs, causes, and what can be done…