Trigger Warning- Suicidal Ideation Clare’s Story of Recovery November 17th, 2022 was the day it felt like my life came to a screeching halt. I was 5 months postpartum, and I thought I had completely lost my mind. I packed a small grocery bag with random items that I thought I would need in the…
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Britney Spears Reveals Postpartum Depression in New Book
Britney’s Story Can Help Normalize Maternal Health Care In her new book, “The Woman In Me,” Britney Spears talks about her fight with postpartum depression, a problem many don’t see or understand. As the founder of PostpartumDepression.org, I see Britney’s story as a light of hope and a strong wake-up call. Britney, a famous singer…
5 Ways to Cope During Postpartum Panic Attacks
“I’m not alone” “It’s okay to not be okay” “This thing is real” We must remind ourselves of these things when we struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is more common than you might think, affecting 1 in 7 women in the United States, according to the CDC. Symptoms of PPD can include anxiety, panic…