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Category: Maternal Depression, Anxiety & Mental Health
Surely you’re back at work by now?
“Surely you’re back at work by now”… said someone, as we chatted recently. It really […]
“Is there something wrong with me connected to being a mum?”
I asked myself this question, Easter 2 years ago (2015), as I wrote in my […]
“Oh…so you’re STILL not well?”
“Oh…so you look okay, but you’re still not well?” No. I’m not “better”, “cured” or […]
“But who’s going to look after us, Mummy?”
Before I met Gavin I lived on my own – in England and in Belfast. […]
“I do” NOT … allow Maternal Mental Illness to have the last word.
Gavin and I celebrated our 6 year Wedding Anniversary this weekend. Sometimes it feels like […]
“I Have To Work Hard To Keep Well…”
I have been completely off Citalopram 40mg (antidepressant) for 10 weeks now. I’ve written about […]
How To Support Someone Through Perinatal Mental Illness
I’ve had a number people in touch recently, who are offering support to partners, family […]
It’s been a “Record Year” – Country Music therapy for Maternal Mental Illness
Indulge me with this post, would you? I think you must have picked up by […]
TedxStormont: Motherhood – What if it isn’t the ‘time of your life’?
I had the privilege of being asked to speak at TedxStomont, on Thursday 27th October. […]
Maternal Mental Health, Antidepressants & WEIGHT GAIN!
This is perhaps, ironically, the hardest post I have ever written – it’s so personal […]
Maternal Mental Health Myths
I have shared before that I’m angry at PND because it’s a thief and a […]
Joy or Jealousy after Maternal Mental Illness?
About four months ago a friend (on Facebook) posted photos of their new baby girl. […]
Top Tips for Maternal Mental Health and Wellbeing
This week I got to join with about 30 mums at Causeway Coast Vineyard, to […]
Maternal Mental Illness and Baby No.2 … ?
2 + 1 = 3. We are a family of 3. Within a few weeks […]
“I Have No Friends” : The Loneliness Of Maternal Mental Illness
I can remember, vividly, the night I cried sore, as I spoke these words to […]
Breaking the silence: Beating the enemy
For me, the enemy of PND is silence. Here’s why. This isn’t the first time I’ve […]
Has Maternal Mental Illness Destroyed My Faith?
“Even when it feels like there is no-one holding me – be still, my soul, […]
Woman’s Way article – My two year journey with PND
“I have Postnatal Depression”…words I never expected to hear myself say. But 2 1/2 years […]