Postpartum Depression Lied to Me and Said I was Damaged and Unfit
I don't remember the first time I thought of killing myself, but it seemed like the natural evolution of things at the time. All I had ever been taught was how wonderful motherhood would be. Why was it so hard for me?
After Losing My Daughter to Postpartum Depression, I Decided to Be an Agent of Change
My daughter was lost to maternal mental health depression.I wondered how many other women are feeling this way.
I Knew I Didn't Have Postpartum Depression, but I Also Knew Something Wasn't Right
One woman's story of living with postpartum anxiety. How she learned she had it and how she coped with it.
Living with Postpartum Depression Made Me Realize Many Moms Suffer in Silence
Read on woman's story about her struggles with postpartum depression.
What I Learned About Infertility While Trying to Conceive Our Second
For me, the knowledge that there were so many things that could be preventing me from getting pregnant was actually comforting: because there was much that had to line up precisely, there were a lot of avenues to try and solutions to tweak until we found what worked for us specifically.
Self-Love: Learning to Love Your Body Despite Your Disease
When you live with a chronic illness like Crohn’s disease, taking time to honor all that you do to merely function and keep up with the general population is worth recognizing.
Learning to Love Myself as the Perfectly Imperfect Parent
The pressure we place upon new mothers—and upon ourselves as new mothers—is outrageous.
Why I’m Talking About My Chronic Pain and Why You Should Too
I’m often afraid to talk about my struggles with chronic pain. This would mean ripping up the mask––that brave face that I have worked so hard to maintain. My hope is that if I am true and open about my experiences more, a few people might feel less alone
How Mindset Shifts Will Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals
As the first month closes on the new year, it’s important to assess not only your resolutions but also your mindset toward achieving them. The progress you make toward your goals is a direct result of your mindset.
Why I Chose to Freeze My Eggs
A woman's choice to freeze her eggs is very personal and reasons and results vary. Here is one woman's story about her experience freezing her eggs for a future pregnancy.
Positive Thinking Did Not Heal My Postpartum Anxiety and Depression. Treatment Did.
Hope and positivity did not treat my PMAD. Instead, treatment restored my hope and positivity.
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How I Discovered Gratitude While Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
When you think about life with inflammatory bowel disease, are you able to think beyond the pain and suffering and feel grateful?
5 Self-Care Tips for New Moms That Barely Cost a Thing
But they will make you feel like a million bucks!
Everything in Moderation, Including Moderation
Is there a right time to go all in or is moderation always the answer?
I'm Letting Myself Shed Tears for My Pain, and That's Okay
It's been six years since my suicide attempt. And I'm letting myself shed tears about it now.
Female Veterans Who Inspire Us
HealthyWomen thanks female veterans who have served our country. We share a short list of veterans who inspire us on Instagram.
These Sisters Share Everything—Except the BRCA2 Gene Mutation
Sisters Jenny Wikoff, 39, and Julie Buchanan, 37, have done everything together since their childhood in New Jersey. But three years ago, their paths diverged when Jenny tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation.
What You Need to Know for Open Enrollment Health Insurance Season
Open enrollment period is the only time you can make changes to your existing health insurance coverage. Here's what you should now to make the right choices.
