When I think of women’s health of course mental health comes to mind. It’s what I do after all. But its not just about those of us diagnosed with a mental illness. Mental health is so much bigger, and when it comes to all women, particularly moms, it takes on a whole new meaning. All of […]
On the Move: Beyond Meds, Treatment & Self Care
. Once again today I’m honored to be over at Postpartum Progress blog. It is the world’s most widely-read blog on postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth. The site focuses on positive messages of empowerment and recovery, because PPD is temporary and treatable with professional help. On Monday I talked about how needing mental […]
Treatment is Possible.
Today is World Mental Health Day. I’ve been having a rough time with my own mental health the past few days so I haven’t been as active as I’d like this awareness week, during which I’d normally be writing up a storm. But I think today it’s appropriate to mention that I have bad days, […]
On the Move: Hypnosis for Mental Health?
I’m over at Postpartum Progress today sharing my experience with hypnotherapy for trauma. Come on by, and while you’re there, please check out the site’s incredible resources for families dealing with perinatal and postpartum mental illness. Thank you Katherine for having me over on Postpartum Progress!
Do “Lovies” Help Kids Stress or Anxiety?
My whole life I had a “lovie,” a security blanket I named Blankee. Seriously. My. WHOLE. Life. I had 2 of the original Blankee from birth (they were crib blankets) and then in later years when those literally disintegrated, I adopted a new blanket that I know is still hanging around the house somewhere. (I […]
Healing the Shame of Date Rape
Just a quick note to let y’all know that in a crazy wonderful kismet sort of way, a post I wrote and submitted a while back was just published on the kick ass group blog Band Back Together. (I happened to be wearing my “With the Band” T-shirt at BlogHer as I learned the post […]
Butterflies, Blogging & Fundraising at 38K Feet
. Right now I’m on a jet plane with free wifi, so i just HAD to post…from 38,000 feet above California! ————————————————– Butterflies are NOT my favorite. When I’m at the height of anxiety they flow from my chest into my arms and hands and can be such a dreadful feeling. I’ve been pretty good […]
I Just Want Someone to Fix Me
. OK, I lied. Sort of. Or maybe I was just fooling myself when I wrote Update to: “I’m Not a Bad Mom because I Take Medication“. I thought the med change was going well. I felt like it was working. But it’s not. I feel like I’m on a roller coaster, and not the […]
When Depression Doesn’t Work
. I’m honored once again to have my good friend Tracie guest posting on the blog today. She is my partner for the Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I’ve learned so much from her courageous openness in sharing her story of mental illness, the loss of her sister […]
Total Mind & Body Wellness with Exercise: My Journey
. GUEST POST By: Kristin Neudorfer, Mom of 2 Under 2. Creator and Founder of ActiveWoMOM. I live in Washington where its raining what sometimes feels like 364 days out of the year. Combine that with the total body exhaustion of raising two under the age of two, just thinking of getting myself out […]
My Top 10 for Improving Mental Health. 5 Things I Need to Do More.
. I’ve been thinking a lot about my own mental health, how things have been lately and especially during the past 15 months since having my 2nd child Ellie. I thought I’d share with you the Top 10 things I’ve done in the past 15 months to improve my mental health and the Top 5 […]
How Stress and Sleep Conspire to Make You Fat
. Mamas…This is so interesting and further proof that many factors contribute to depression and can help reverse it. Stress Reduction, Diet, Exercise, Weight Management, Good Sleep, etc. There are so many things we can do to help overcome PPD and chronic depression, but its SO hard to get there when you’re in the depths […]