I had my first baby while my husband was in dental school. We had no family support nearby, and I found myself crying often after he was born. Where was the joy I was expecting? I didn’t anticipate motherhood would feel like this. I often couldn’t leave my house because my anxiety was so bad, […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. My name is Jasmine, and I have a one-year-old son named Oliver. Growing up, I alwaysloved kids. I […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. My postpartum depression started basically as soon as I got pregnant. I had wanted children my entire life, […]

It’s hard to share my story, but I wanted to just say how grateful I am for Emily’s familyand their bravery in sharing her story. I suffered a psychotic break in 2019, and it was aslow climb back out. I experienced so much shame when I first got out of the hospital, and many around […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. Postpartum Psychosis only impacts a small percentage of moms, so it isn’t always verywell understood. One of the scary symptoms […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. I was born in 1954, and from the time I had my first menstrual cycle at the age […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. Throughout my young adulthood and childhood, I witnessed other people struggling with depression and anxiety. I had never […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. I was diagnosed with severe post-partum depression about 4 months after my second daughter was born. With a […]

Nine years ago, I had a high-risk pregnancy with our second son. This meant being in and out of the hospital and regularly seeing specialists to try and prevent pre-term labor. Fortunately, I delivered a healthy, beautiful, full-term boy. But, I quickly realized something wasn’t right – with me. Physically, I was recovering, but mentally, […]

Disclaimer: The following article mentions the topic of suicide or other sensitive subjects, which may trigger negative thoughts and feelings for those currently suffering or still recovering from a mental or mood disorder. Reader discretion is advised. In February 2001, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression after my second child was born. She was two […]