Each month I am featured in Ask the Experts by Charleston Moms Blog. You can find the all the questions and answers Here. Q: I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after having my 2nd child. After a year I’m feeling better. I’m fairly certain I had it with my first kid too but did not […]
Importance of Maternal Mental Health
Below is an article I wrote for Charleston Mom Blog. Feel free to check out the article and other information at their website Here “I feel: angry/irritable, anxious, hopeless, powerless/alone, so TIRED, out of control, scared/disconnected, so overwhelmed, like I’m never going to feel like myself again, like no one understands, like I’m a bad […]
How to fight the “what-if” and worst-case scenarios
This past week, my husband had a bit of a medical situation. 8 days ago, he came home complaining of some digestive issues. His stomach was a bit upset and he was having trouble going to the restroom. I played it off that he’s a man child and his pain tolerance is next to nothing. […]
Postpartum Depression and Medication
There is no one answer for the question of whether or not to take medications for postpartum depression while pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Just like there is not a specific treatment that works for everyone experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. Some women may see a decrease in symptoms with therapy, some with medication, some with a […]
What not to say to a parent who has lost a baby
I really believe that people mean well. Most of us are good people and we do not like to see others hurt. We may not know what to say when we learn that someone has lost a child either due to miscarriage, stillborn, or neonatal loss. There is no way for you to take the […]
Why “Should” should be a dirty word to therapists
I “should” be a better mother/person/wife/friend. I “should” eat more vegetable. My husband “should” wash my car every week. My kids “should” get better grades/always have clean clothes/sleep through the night. I “should” have a hot 4 course dinner ready for the family every night at 6pm. I “should” spend the holidays with family. Should, […]