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Losing Weight with Chronic Illness
I know losing weight is a challenge, but let's overcome it together! Here's some of my personal tips.
How I Keep my Depression at Bay.
My tips for preventing lows and what to do if one has struck.
What I’ve learned about depression as a new mom.
Having my beautiful daughter Alice was the best thing to have happened to me. When she stares up at me with her deep blue eyes, care free and untainted by the world, I melt like a marshmallow over a campfire. However, a hard realization struck me; depression does not discriminate. It does not care that … Continue reading What I’ve learned about depression as a new mom.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum made me loathe pregnancy.
Women are told from the moment they can hold their first doll or barbie how wonderful being a mommy is. We hear all about pregnancy glow, the miracle of child birth, etc the second we escape the womb it seems. However, for some women, such as me, pregnancy is the opposite of a glowing time … Continue reading Hyperemesis Gravidarum made me loathe pregnancy.
Things to not feel ashamed of if you’re disabled.
We are all human and flawed and that makes us beautiful.
When it feels depression has robbed me of my passion.
The last few months I have been incredibly ill due to hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness in pregnancy) and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.) This has left me feeling drained beyond repair, beaten down by life, and utterly hopeless that the future could possibly shine bright again. With incessant vomiting, it felt as though I … Continue reading When it feels depression has robbed me of my passion.
Why talk about mental health?
Because it's vital, that's why.
I haven’t blogged in a while due to increased illness
Being ill doesn't equate being a burden.
How to help a loved one who is suicidal.
How to help your loved one if they are suicidal.