Tag: depression
Postpartum Depression Hurts
Do any of you remember the pharmaceutical ad with the tagline, “Depression hurts, but you don’t have to”. It was an ad for an...
Is it Teen Angst or Something More?:: Recognizing Depression and Anxiety...
Teenagers by definition are often moody and temperamental. Frequently, the happy go lucky kid who comes down for breakfast isn't the same grumpy one...
Maternal Mental Health:: When Depression Hits Before Giving Birth
I found out I was pregnant in a bathroom at Starbucks. I didn’t know if I wanted to be a mom.
You’ll want to have...
Mindful Moms:: How to Care for Your Mental Health During a...
The past few months have been hard, really hard. Many of us moms find ourselves exhausted and overwhelmed by our new normal, and our...
Post-Weaning Depression :: One Mom’s Story
Post-weaning depression is a not often talked about, but very real mental health condition.
When my fourth son came into the world, I thought I...
The Sense of Finding Self :: How One Song Changed My...
I never realized how desperately I needed to be loved by myself. I have held her back for all her life, only allowing her...
Parental Purgatory :: Walking a Child Through a Mental Health Crisis
The first time that I was aware we had a problem, my beautiful and perfect daughter was two. After beginning a new school, I...
My Son’s Struggle with Depression
By the time my son started his senior year of high school, he was "that" guy. Alex wasn't just regular popular, he lived at...
How I Overcame My Depression
Depression is a very near and dear subject to my heart. I’ve watched various loved ones struggle day in and day out with deep...
Searching For My Inner-Calm, One Breath at a Time
When I was a little girl, I would often wander around my house looking for my dad. When I couldn’t find him, I knew...