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Why mums are worried to talk about mental illness

‘I knew that mental health issues were common. Yet I still felt ashamed about feeling low and depressed after becoming a mum,’ I read this lady sharing the other day in a Facebook group for mums. She had suffered in silence after giving birth to her son. She had struggled to bond with him, hadn’t …

Coronavirus and mental health – how I beat my anxiety in one day

How are you feeling about the coronavirus? I’ve been experiencing a variety of feelings. From anxiety, confusion, and stress to faith and hope. Do you feel similar? What I fear the most perhaps is that I’ll fall into postnatal depression. Again. I’ve been here almost four years ago when I was stuck with my little …

Beautiful pictures that will make you feel good instantly

Do you like Pinterest, guys? I absolutely love it! Scrolling through it now, I came across a few pictures that made me feel happy and relaxed… Wonderful feeling. You know this type of pictures, music, smells, views, experiences, people, words… that make you feel good just by being? Exactly this type!  How little is enough …

The Best EVER Advice I Got When I Felt Trapped As A New Mum

Many new mums feel overwhelmed and lonely. They feel like a failure. They feel trapped. What most people don’t know though is that these are all COMMON feelings of a new mum – despite what (social) media tell us. I was no exception. After our twins arrived, I felt incredibly overwhelmed and eventually suffered from postnatal …