As we close out the year, I’m reflecting on my work over the past years. I’m struck by how incredibly strong you all are, and I mean every person who’s endured a perinatal mental health condition. Perinatal mental conditions are very difficult to encounter, and many people navigate their way through these experiences without any help at all.
Show Highlights:
- Going through pregnancy or taking care of a newborn while experiencing a mental health condition is tough, much more so when you have to take care of the other elements of life
- Loneliness and confusion come with the suffering
- Worry about other children, finances, and jobs adds to the pressure
- There are incredible amounts of strength and resilience from people who keep fighting
- Just getting the sleep you need and getting the right medications can bring amazing hope and relief
- When the mind relaxes into a new sense of self, then the body relaxes, too
- It’s worth celebrating when you realize you don’t have to suffer for the rest of your life
- If you’ve experienced a perinatal mental health condition or a loss, I see you and honor you and respect you
- Moments of sadness are normal and dehumanizing, but you deserve compassion
- You are not alone
- There are many trained professionals who know how to help, so find them and take advantage of the available resources
