Tag: mental health
Mental Health Monday: Self Maintenance vs. Self Care
Have you ever thought about the difference between self care and self maintenance?
Everyone talks about self care as though it’s a luxury you try...
What Is DBT and How I Use It as a Mother
I learned to practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from social workers at the University of Michigan in the group therapy setting. For five years I...
My Postpartum Depression Journey
Did you know one in seven women get postpartum depression (PPD) after having a baby? Think about all the women you know and love....
Why Women Need to Stop Saying “It’s OK” When It’s Not
It’s a frosty Michigan morning, and your kid has a doctors appointment. You calculate the precise time they need to get up, so they...
Let’s Talk Depression during the Holiday Season
Holidays during the fall and winter seasons can be stressful, especially for us moms. Mothers carry the bulk of the mental load for their...
Mothering with Mental Illness
I have been a mother for five years now, and I would like to think I am doing a good job. My three children...
I’ve Recovered From Depression: My Journey On and Off the Meds
I was diagnosed with depression two years ago. My youngest daughter had just turned one, and I was expecting to feel better, or more...
Nine Things That Got Me Through Infertility
I’d like to share some advice with you about how I survived infertility. I know what you’re thinking: “Another random stranger who wants to...
This is Bipolar, The Face of a Crazy Person
Yes. You read that right. Bipolar is a mom. Bipolar is a wife. Bipolar is a daughter.
I never, ever thought this would be a diagnosis...
Surviving the Holidays with Infertility
I spent the day before Christmas Eve in stirrups, in a cold sterile room of doctors and nurses, doing my third round of In-Vitro...