depression

Mamaita on postpartum depression and the medication that saved her life

"I would go to empty out the dishwasher and by the time I'd reach the cabinet with the clean plate, I'd be bawling."

More new moms are thinking of suicide, and society is to blame

Suicidal thoughts and self-harm during and after pregnancy are becoming more common.

Stay-at-home-mom depression is a real thing

You're not alone, mama.

Allison on having scary, intrusive thoughts and postpartum rage

"The crying didn't worry me as much as the rage. Having struggled with depression before, I knew the crying pretty well. I knew to let it out. I knew to take care of myself. But I had never experienced anything like the rage before."

Brittany on finding help at the Alexis Joy D’Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health

"I was listened to. I was recognized and taken seriously."

Richelle on trying and failing to will her prenatal depression away

"I was ashamed that I was struggling with depression instead of experiencing pure joy, but I was not alone. You are not alone, and there is nothing shameful about it."

I did all the things I was ‘supposed’ to do to help my PPD & anxiety—and nothing worked until this

It became clear to me that I needed an extra push to solidify the gains I was making.

Brittany on postpartum anxiety and passive suicidal thoughts

"I felt like my child was someone else’s and I was just babysitting. I told my husband, family and friends right away."

Jessica on depression and anxiety during pregnancy

I was disconnected from the baby and her kicking made me furious. Isolation and shame overwhelmed me. Where was this pregnancy glow I had been promised?   

It’s time to talk about post-weaning depression

I expected to be sad when I stopped breastfeeding. I didn't expect to go through this.

Alexis on having thoughts about wanting to harm her baby

"The reality is that recovery from this disease is not linear."

Kate on feeling her postpartum depression wasn’t worthy of support

Even my own mother always says that I am “the one she never worried about.” Was that all just a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Oriana on prenatal and postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts

"I didn’t know much about mental health at the time, so I just handled it the best I could."

Why I didn’t tell anyone I had PPD

Looking back, I wish I would have made my own self-care a priority as soon as my kids were born, rather than putting my needs on the back burner.

Courtney on finding acceptance after postpartum depression

"... I still have tough times, but I know I'm worth it and understand that to be a good mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend, I have to take care of myself."

When I tell you I have postpartum depression, here’s what I want you to know

It doesn't always look how you might think.

Ingrid on postpartum depression and her identity crisis

I know there’s a new me with pieces of the old me somewhere. I just have to find them. And I will.

How to find the best therapist for you (and what to expect)

Here are some of the most asked questions about therapy.

Nicole on postpartum depression with only her second baby

"I was exhausted and felt negative feelings I never felt with my first, which made me feel so guilty."

Dana on fighting her third battle with postpartum depression

Because I had been through this twice before, in my mind I knew it would be OK... but when you're going through a deep depression it seems like it will never end.