postpartum anxiety

My anxiety is at its peak when my child is sick

Tonight—right now—the only thing I can do is remind myself that this will pass. The fog will lift eventually, and the fear will slip away.

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.

Destiny on suffering with postpartum depression and anxiety in silence

The poem in this picture has meant so much to me over the last few years. I get emotional every time I read it. I hold my head high and feel so thankful I found it.

Cey on having postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts

This wasn’t normal. A mother should have so much love for her child. She should know what to do, and when to do it. She shouldn’t dread when he would wake up to eat. She shouldn’t dread living her life in two hour time frames. And she shouldn’t hate herself for it. But yet I did. 

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."

Brea on having an “only child” after having postpartum anxiety

"We know one perfect boy is just right for us."

Is it baby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell the difference

It's during this postpartum period that women may be at greater risk of experiencing a mental health condition than at any other time in their lives.

Kristyn on postpartum anxiety after infertility and IVF

"Seek help if you feel you need it, and be the hero your children need."

Kari on feeling trapped and like her baby was a stranger

"My flaws are unending, but so is my love, and at the end of the day, my son just wants me."

Stephanie on postpartum OCD and intrusive “What if?” thoughts

"By being honest with myself about what was going on, I was able to find the support and comfort I needed all along."

Sara On Postpartum Depression Stigma and Treatment as a Hispanic Mother

"I went through hell and came back stronger than ever."

Kate On Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety, Anger, and Rage

"I had to find it within myself to get the help I needed, and I just wanted to help women never feel alone like I did."

Yasmin On Begging For Help For Postpartum Anxiety and OCD

"This is the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through."

Kathryn On Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Domestic Abuse

"I just sat there staring at this man thinking, what was wrong with me."

Do I have postpartum depression? This screening quiz can help you find out, mama

Think about how you have felt in the past seven days (not just how you feel today).

Tiffany on therapy teaching her how to open up and love herself

"We don’t give ourselves enough credit. As mothers, we are the harshest critics of ourselves."

Breastfeeding in public gave me anxiety and it was totally unexpected

To say I struggled with nursing my son is an understatement. It was a battle I faced every couple of hours. There were tears and frustrations on both of our ends. I blamed it on a lot of external things: tongue tie, nipple shape, extra milk supply. It was so easy for me to externally justify why this breastfeeding thing was so challenging for me.

Brittney on postpartum anxiety and separating from her husband

"I am strong for myself and I want my kids to know you can always get help."

5 postpartum depression symptoms you may not have heard of

3. Increased need for control,

Alex on how panic attacks changed her outlook on motherhood

"You’re a mother. You’re strong. And admitting when you need help will only make you stronger."