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Ongoing Stress and Healing
There is so much more to the perinatal mental health story than just postpartum depression. I’m coming in hot today on my soapbox to speak on behalf of many very frustrated mothers. The problem is that they are the default parent, being 100%, or nearly 100% responsible for taking care of EVERYTHING. What makes me sick is the fact that we haven’t come far enough as a society to support new parents, new moms, and new default parents. Being the “cruise director” and the manager of everything for the family and household creates a tremendous amount of stress, depression, and anxiety. Let’s explore this topic in today’s episode!
Ongoing Stress and Healing Show Highlights
We can’t “self-care” our way out of ongoing stress!
Fact: Times of transition are inherently stressful.
Scenarios in which stressors pile up and impact our mental health and well-being
Understanding the impact of stressors with a conscious awareness
Using context awareness to inventory your feelings
Building self-awareness by using a checklist to inventory your basic life functions around sleep, eating, hydration, hormonal changes, etc.
Identifying resources and your best sources of support
Resources:
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
Tools, Skills and Hacks for New Moms
Manage thoughts & feelings of overwhelm
Learn how breathing & grounding help reach calmness
Exercises to find peace
