I sit on my seat by the window in a packed train fighting the wave of anxiety that is tirelessly trying to get to me. In case you didn’t know this about me – I suffer from anxiety disorder. Oh, and also claustrophobia. (But not to worry, I also have a great sense of humour, …
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
Support, advice, and resources for mums struggling with postpartum challenges, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, stress, and mental wellbeing.
A Letter to Myself During Postnatal Depression (And What I Want Every Struggling Mum to Know)
Postnatal depression is one of those things nobody really talks about. Not properly, anyway. You spend months preparing for your baby, but nothing prepares you for the moment you look at your newborn and feel… nothing. That’s pretty much how I felt after having my twins in 2016. Instead of the rush of love and …
50 Simple Tips That Will Make You Feel Good INSTANTLY
We all have been there! As a parent, you DO have days when you feel stressed, anxious, and under pressure. In the post What helps me to get through those tough days, I share simple tips that help me deal with those moments when my children drive me crazy. However, there are moments when we …
When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: 8 Simple Ways to Help You Cope
Motherhood is overwhelming sometimes. For every. single. mum. It doesn’t matter if you have one child, twins, or five children… every mum has days when she feels like she’s on the edge. There are moments when all you want to do is lock yourself in a room and scream. It happens to all of us! …