Tag: Depression Awareness

Parenting in public can feel like diffusing a bomb with an audience, no protective gear, and no clue which wire to cut. Make one wrong move, and you risk turning a minor tantrum into a five-alarm meltdown, and what’s worse, you risk the disapproving glances and tuts of passing strangers. No parent is immune to the fear of… Continue reading How Tunnel Vision Parenting Made Me a Better Mother

When I had my first child, there were not as many work-from-home options. With the global pandemic, more people have flexible work arrangements. I’ve had several work arrangements with my children. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, and a work-from-home mom. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. But regardless of your work situation, each one… Continue reading Managing Postpartum Depression at Work or at Home

It’s no secret that depression can affect your behavior — that it can cause you to do and say things you wouldn’t ever otherwise do or say. But when should you hold yourself accountable for bad behavior? And to what extent does mental illness excuse bad behavior? What kind of allowances should we expect in times of poor mental health, and… Continue reading Holding Yourself Accountable With Mental Illness

This time of year can be filled with fun times, special memories, and exciting events. It can also be excruciatingly difficult for those going through postpartum depression (PPD). If you’re feeling exhausted, a full social calendar is the last thing you need. If you’re struggling with feelings of hopelessness, the last thing you want is to be… Continue reading Surviving the Holidays with Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) does not just affect the individual suffering from it. It also affects the family. If you’re dealing with postpartum depression, it can be easy to become so introspective that you lose perspective of those around you. By trying to understand how your loved ones are feeling, however, you can strengthen your relationships while… Continue reading How Postpartum Depression Affects Your Family

If you have postpartum depression (PPD), one of your symptoms might be anxiety. Anxiety can be overwhelming and severely interfere with everyday activities. I remember struggling to breathe as my heart raced and my stomach dropped simply because I was going to a community event. But if you’re struggling with anxiety related to postpartum depression, there are… Continue reading Anxiety and Postpartum Depression

Anger can be one of the more destructive symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). Although not everyone experiences anger, many do. For those who have never dealt with unexplained anger, this can be jarring. You may be questioning why you’re feeling so angry all the time. You may want to withdraw from your loved ones due to… Continue reading Anger and Postpartum Depression

Over a year ago, you welcomed me to the Coping with Depression blog. Since then, I have had the opportunity to write specifically about postpartum depression and how it impacted my life. As I write this final post, my hope is that you’ve found help and encouragement through reading about my experiences with postpartum depression. Why I Am Grateful I want to… Continue reading Farewell Post as a ‘Coping with Depression’ Blogger

Trigger warning: This post involves a frank discussion of suicide. Last week, an online friend died by suicide. While I am still grieving and in shock, I am not surprised. They had been struggling with depression for a while. As someone living with clinical depression for years, I know that thoughts of self-harm and suicide are standard. It is hard not to… Continue reading Losing Friends Is Normal if You Live with Depression

Has depression made you feel worthless? If so, you are not alone. You may even believe that you are worthless due to depression. Read on to find out how to fight this. Have you said any of these things to yourself? “I am a mess and can’t do anything right.” “I will always be behind… Continue reading Does Depression Make You Feel Worthless? You Are Not Alone