This page is dedicated to my own experience with Post Natal Depression, which I still suffer. These are all of the posts related to it. You can email me any time to chat, or with questions and I’ll do my best to answer.
This Statistic Is Disgusting
Today over on Instagram’s instastories (add me: happymumhappychild), I shared this graph. Just take a moment to let this sink in … Fuck that shit.
Post Natal Psychosis Is Nothing Like Post Natal Depression
My family has a history of Post Natal Psychosis, so it was always important for me to be upfront with Phil and my Doctor before
Alcohol & My Anxiety
After going to my the doctor to chat about my ongoing anxiety issues (I also have depression but never thought I had anxiety issues); if
The Truth About My Anxiety
——————————————- The Truth About My Anxiety Since sharing my first post about anxiety, I have been inundated with messages from people with their own stories
My Anxiety Is Skyrocketing
——————————————- Let’s be honest, I already run at a certain level of anxiety, but for some reason I get a lot more anxiety at this
Stop Saying Fathers Can’t Get Post-Natal Depression – Because You’re Wrong
I’ve seen it said more and more frequently online … “the Dad just needs to harden up“. or “Dad’s can’t get Post-Natal Depression – only
Post-Natal Depression Awareness Week
This week (5-12th November) is Perinatal Awareness Week here in New Zealand. Some call it Post-Natal Depression week, but I’m going to say Perinatal because
Admitting You Have PND Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak – It Means You’re Strong
Admitting You Have PND Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak – It Means You’re Strong There’s never a right or wrong time to talk about depression;
When I Don’t Want To Do It Anymore
When I Don’t Want To Do It Anymore Some days I really struggle to stay motivated and be happy, especially if something has happened
The Depression Test
The other day, Google added a diagnostic survey function to their mobile search in the United States. If you Google “depression” or “clinical depression” you
Post-Natal Depression Isn’t Just For First-Time Mums Or Dads
© Can Stock Photo / jaykayl Post-Natal Depression Isn’t Just For First-Time Mums Trawling through the internet in the early hours of the morning.
How To Survive The Day
We all have those days (or weeks) where we just don’t know how we’re going to make it through. I’ve had it before and it’s
Struggling A Bit …
Struggling A Bit … I feel like I’ve lost my mojo. I struggle so much some days mentally that it makes me doubt my
Consumed By Emotions
© Can Stock Photo / dragon_fang CONSUMED BY EMOTIONS Last week I had a meltdown. A toddler sized meltdown: My emotions got the better of
Horrible Human Being
MARIA | HAPPY MUM HAPPY CHILD HORRIBLE HUMAN BEING Sometimes I just feel like a horrible human being. I spent a lot of this weekend
Bad Days Happen To Us All
Bad Days Happen To Us All After I read a couple of posts from people saying “if you don’t have depression, you can’t possibly understand”
High Tea & Depressed Cake Auction
PERINATAL DEPRESSION High Tea & Depressed Cake Auction On Sunday 6th November at 2pm, I have been asked (along with 2 others) to speak at
Post Natal Depression: Taking The Next Step
Post Natal Depression: Taking The Next Step ——————————————– As a parent, sometimes it’s hard to know what to do when something doesn’t feel right within yourself. When
Self Image: Have you ever felt like this?
Self Image: Have you ever felt like this? —————————————– Before I start this post, let me say that I am not looking for pity. I’m also
Friday Favourites: The One About Depression
Friday Favourites: The One About Depression I had a bit of a down week this week, well certainly at the start of it. So I decided to
