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Category: Maternal Depression, Anxiety & Mental Health

“But where’s your bump?”

“No! You can’t be pregnant – are you really sure?” “But where’s your bump?” “When […]

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 […]

My #TedTalk on Maternal Mental Illness

 

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 […]

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