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Fighting My Postpartum Depression

17/08/2017 / Lauren / 0 Comments

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By Unfiltered Mama The delivery of my daughter couldn’t have gone more smoothly. I expected unbearable pain and an overdose of stitches, but I took the lucky way out. I was only in labour for four hours and once she was ready to make her appearance, I was able to do so with only three pushes.

Cutting It Fine

11/08/2017 / Lauren / 9 Comments

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By Quinn Trigger warning: this post contains descriptions of self harm. I own three scalpels. When I start to feel stressed, I pick up a scalpel and I start to cut out tiny, tiny pieces of paper. Circles the size of pinheads and diamonds the size of exclamation marks are carefully carved out of card …

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Saying No To Antidepressants Whilst Pregnant

03/08/2017 / Lauren / 8 Comments

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I had an antenatal appointment booked at my nearest hospital, which I assumed would be a general check up and maybe a scan. It was pretty much that. My SO and I went into the doctor’s room where a nurse sat on the edge of the ultrasound bed.

How I Overcame Anxiety

21/06/2017 / Lauren / 6 Comments

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By Vanessa I see a lot of people on Twitter these days talk about anxiety. Some talk about the attacks they are having and some talk about getting through the anxiety – whether it is a day or a week, you did it and you should be proud. Me, I can say I have been …

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Where To Find Support For Mental Illness

10/05/2017 / Lauren / 4 Comments

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Mental illness can be very isolating. It can feel like you are completely alone in how you are feeling, like nobody else will quite understand what it is you are going through. Sometimes it can be too tough to talk with those closest to you about your mental health. I get that – I’ve had …

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Depression Is Like A Tidal Wave

08/05/2017 / Lauren / 7 Comments

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You’re paddling along just fine, in the ocean that is life. Sometimes you struggle with a stronger current, sometimes everything seems calm and you can relax with a soothing back stroke. When depression comes, it hits you like a tidal wave. It crashes down on your mind, body and soul. It takes away those memories …

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Tag: mental illness

Fighting My Postpartum Depression

Cutting It Fine

Saying No To Antidepressants Whilst Pregnant

How I Overcame Anxiety

Where To Find Support For Mental Illness

Depression Is Like A Tidal Wave

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