Tag: Mental Health
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Massages Are Incredibly Transformative, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast When was the last time you treated yourself to a real massage? I’m not talking about the playful rubdown from your partner as a prelude to intimacy or your child’s imaginative attempt at a massage with their toy cars. No, I mean the genuine experience of calling up a licensed massage therapist,…
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Is Your Child’s Gut Bacteria Affecting Their Behavior? Here’s What Research Shows
Get Pregnant Fast At some point today, your little one is likely having a meltdown—perhaps over a broken cheese slice or a toy that’s just not cooperating. It’s a classic toddler moment. As a parent to a spirited 3-year-old, I can relate. But recent research from The Ohio State University suggests that these mood swings…
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You’re Not Being ‘Too Sensitive’—At Work or Anywhere
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my friend Clara confided in me about a disagreement at her job. “I’m probably just being too sensitive,” she remarked, hesitating. “Maybe I should just let it go and make sure I’m not overreacting.” As she spoke, I could hear the inner conflict in her voice—her emotions clashing with…
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When You Lose Your Cool for No Apparent Reason
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Today began like any ordinary day. I woke up feeling neutral—not overly energetic, but not in a foul mood either. There were no pressing deadlines at work, my kids were at home, cheerful and healthy. We were on schedule, nothing was spilled, and I managed to avoid slipping on the icy…
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I’m No Longer Striving to Be the ‘Perfect’ Daughter-In-Law
Get Pregnant Fast The rifts in my relationship with my mother-in-law began during my first pregnancy. Until that point, I had gone to great lengths to earn her affection, hoping to be regarded as favorably as her other daughters-in-law. However, the odds were stacked against me — they all resided nearby, and her influence was…
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Maya Thompson Opens Up About New Mom Anxiety: ‘I’m Constantly Anxious’
Get Pregnant Fast Maya Thompson is becoming a voice for new moms everywhere, candidly sharing her experiences since welcoming her daughter, Sophia, just a few months ago. While promoting her latest film, she took a moment to address the often-overlooked topic of maternal anxiety, something that resonates deeply with many parents. Protective Instincts and Maternal…
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Understanding ‘Moral OCD’: A Hidden Struggle Many Parents Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I vividly remember developing an overwhelming dread of misbehavior. At eight years old, a seemingly innocent game of tic-tac-toe on a bathroom wall spiraled into months of anxiety. Though my friend and I erased our artwork and escaped detection, the fear of repercussions consumed me. Even after changing schools,…
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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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3 Reasons Why Using the R-Word Makes You Look Ignorant
Get Pregnant Fast I was scrolling through my social media feed when I stumbled upon what began as a hilarious exchange about text messages with a tattoo artist. However, it quickly took a turn for the worse when someone asked, “Are you retarded?” after missing a few conversational cues. I found myself shaking my head…