Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Postpartum Depression: Part 2 – The Struggle is Real
The birth of a baby can trigger a whole lot of emotions. Sometimes they’re expected, other times they’re intense and overwhelming. You may feel so happy and excited or maybe you’re a little anxious or completely terrified. Your body is adjusting, your hormones are surging, you’ve heard the stories of the extreme emotional highs and…
Read MorePostpartum Depression: Part 1 – The Facts
Having a baby is many different things to many different people. Throughout pregnancy, you spend time preparing and making room for the new arrival. Inevitably planning and maybe even dreaming of how things will be. But sometimes, an unexpected guest shows up. One you didn’t really plan on entertaining. Postpartum Depression (aka PPD). Postpartum depression is more…
Read MoreAnxiety & Depression During Pregnancy
You’re pregnant…and ever since that positive test your life has become delightful perfection, right? No? If your pregnancy has left you more blah than blissful, you’re definitely not alone. And you don’t need to buy into the myth that you need to be happy just because you’re pregnant. There’s a myriad of emotions that you…
Read MoreWho Not to Invite to Dinner
*Editor’s note: This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. A government study from 2014 states that in Canada alone, 600 000 – 990 000 individuals are living with an eating disorder. Today on the blog we have guest author Monica Loewen. Monica is currently journeying through life alongside a loved one who is living with an…
Read MoreSeasonal Depression
We’ve all been there, caught somewhere amidst the hype of the holidays. It could be the ever growing crescendo of gift giving, holiday parties, delectably delicious (but oh-so-bad-for-you) treats, family obligations and that overall sense of joy and togetherness. Maybe it’s the crushing end-of-the-year deadlines, family dysfunction or painful loss, longer-colder-darker days, or that overwhelming…
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