Postpartum Depression: Essays, Expert-Content & Guides
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Jennifer on believing her child would be better off without her

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

mom with postpartum depression and insomnia

Charlene on postpartum depression and insomnia

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

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Adina on depression after not having the birth she wanted

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

mom in denial of postpartum depression

Sammantha on being in denial of her postpartum depression

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

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Erin on surviving crippling panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidal ideation

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

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Rebecca on wanting to die and asking to be hospitalized for treatment

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

7 eye-opening reasons why new moms don’t share their scary thoughts

Newly postpartum women are suffering in silence, but they don't have to be.

woman suffering from postpartum depression after pregnancy loss

Nadine on postpartum depression after pregnancy loss

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Loraine on postpartum depression and who saved her life

Loraine on postpartum depression and who saved her life

You see, I was of the mindset that such illnesses were either faked or for the weak of heart. How could I, a strong, independent black woman, and postpartum depression possibly be associated in any way?

Sarah on checking in to a psychiatric unit for postpartum depression

Sarah on checking in to a psychiatric unit for postpartum depression

"My crying was endless. The daydreams of being childless and carefree overwhelmed me. Then the anxiety made it impossible for me to think of anything other than how I could cease to exist."

Gabbie on self-diagnosing herself with postpartum depression

Gabbie on self-diagnosing herself with postpartum depression

"I reached out to my OB only to get shut down. He said there was a fine line between PPD and the baby blues."

Casey on her postpartum depression and anxiety being ignored

Casey on her postpartum depression and anxiety being ignored

"I was a boy mom for nine years. I had never had a mother daughter relationship with my own mother and something inside me kept telling me I was unworthy of my daughter. I just thought I was having normal pregnancy hormones."

leah having postpartum depression for the second time

Leah on having postpartum depression for the second time

"This is a hard journey. I don't know if I am ready. Can I handle two kids? Am I strong enough for this? Am I going to fail?"

mom when she didn't recognize depression during pregnancy

Leah on not recognizing her depression during pregnancy

"My journey out of postpartum depression and back to my son was long and hard and there were days that I swore I wasn’t going to make it. There was not a light at the end of the tunnel. There is NOT a light at the end of the tunnel when you are in that darkness."

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Alexis on choosing to take antidepressants while breastfeeding

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

mom with postpartum bipolar disorder holding her baby

Hannah on her postpartum bipolar diagnosis

Hello. I’m Hannah. I’m many things–a mum, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an HR professional. I have recently become the owner of a tech start-up. I have a degree in psychology. I’m a friend to so many beautiful people. I also have Bipolar Disorder.

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