When Caregivers Become Depressed

Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by in Depression

What does depression look like?   Feelings of sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, irritability, feeling worthless, feelings of guilt, significant weight gain or loss, and/or difficulty concentrating  What are some possible causes of depression in a caregiver? Codependency, lack of boundaries, and lack of self- care  What is the definition of a codependent? Originally, codependency was [...]

The Importance of Education on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by in Anxiety, Depression

It is important to learn about Postpartum Mood Disorders because knowledge is often the best defense.  Our society, unfortunately, still stigmatizes these experiences,  causing new mothers and fathers to be afraid to talk about it and seek help.  This quote comes to mind: “…there are two ways of going about liberation: one of course, is the political way, changing [...]

What Can Your Anxiety Do For You?

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by in Peace

Sometimes when I think of “peace,” I imagine feeling mentally and physically calm, without anxiety.  That would seem to be the goal if someone were working on their experience with anxiety.  However, I don’t think we can really ever be completely anxiety free.  Aside from learning coping skills to be able to manage anxiety on a [...]

Educational Workshop on Postpartum Mood Reactions at the Bellyhaven Academy

Posted on 22. Sep, 2011 by in Motherhood, Parent, Uncategorized

  1 and 10 mothers suffer from postpartum depression and/or anxiety.  There is hope and you don’t have to go through it alone.  Be proactive and learn what postpartum depression and anxiety looks like, as well as some of the risk factors.  With awareness and education, it can be prevented or minimized.  There is no [...]

Behind the Mask: The Hidden Struggle of Parenthood

Posted on 07. Feb, 2011 by in Parenthood

Video by PANDA (Postnatal and Antenatal Depression Association, Inc.) An Australian organization that offers support for women and their families through a telephone help line, community education and training. I believe the instant a women become mothers an extraordinary thing happens.  Women can experience overwhelming feelings of joy, amazement and euphoria, as well as fear, guilt, anxiety, worthlessness [...]