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Author: Laura

How To Verify An Online Pharmacy Is Legitimate?

One of the most terrible problems facing most of the people these days is the high prices of medicines and their inability to purchase their needs. The UK residents face the same financial problem according…

Posted in Uncategorized 0 comments February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Laura

Ready For More Exercise? How To Move From Beginner To Intermediate Fitness

By now, you should already be very aware of all the different amazing benefits that doing plenty of exercise and getting fit can bring you in your life. You might have even got into a…

Posted in Uncategorized 0 comments February 27, 2019March 4, 2019 by Laura

Moving A Family Member To A Care Home

There may come a time in your life when you have a family member who is no longer able to look after themself, and this can cause them to need to live in a place…

Posted in Uncategorized 0 comments February 27, 2019 by Laura

7 Relaxing & Mindful Activities To Do With Kids

One of the greatest lessons I learnt during recovery and early parenthood is that it’s okay not to love every moment you spend with your children. Firstly, we’re all unique and therefore our parenting strengths…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Recovery, Reviews, Tips 7 Comments February 20, 2019February 18, 2019 by Laura

12 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was Suffering From Postnatal Depression & Anxiety

Postnatal Depression & Anxiety was easily the most difficult experience I’ve ever had to face.  If you’re struggling right now you may feel completely alone, frightened and hopeless – I know I did.  Today’s post…

Posted in Anxiety, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery, Tips 2 Comments February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Laura

Pregnant After PND – Balancing Expectations

I’m now 24 weeks pregnant and as the anxiety about the pregnancy itself begins to ease I allow myself to imagine life as a mum of two.  Unrealistic expectations were a big trigger for my…

Posted in Anxiety, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Laura

Daily Routine For Postnatal Anxiety Recovery

In the penultimate part of my routine series we’re discussing how having a simple and straightforward daily routine can help you to recover from Postnatal Anxiety.  Routine became very important to my recovery as it…

Posted in Anxiety, Recovery, Tips 0 comments January 23, 2019January 21, 2019 by Laura

Mindfulness: Five Daily Techniques For Anxiety Recovery

Practising mindfulness and learning how to be present was a huge tool for me during Anxiety recovery.  Anxiety thrives on future worries; if you take the future out of the equation and live in the…

Posted in Anxiety 3 Comments January 15, 2019 by Laura

Five Tips For Preparing For Another Baby After Postnatal Depression & Anxiety

The prospect of having another baby after experiencing PND, Anxiety & OCD previously can be really daunting.  As this pregnancy progresses I can feel the tendrils of anxiety beginning to creep in at the edges. …

Posted in Anxiety, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 4 Comments January 9, 2019December 17, 2018 by Laura

2018 Highlights

2018 has been my favourite year since becoming a mum and recovering from postnatal depression, anxiety & OCD five and a half years ago.  I feel the strongest and happiest I’ve ever felt since that…

Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments December 27, 2018December 10, 2018 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to two hilarious & challenging kids aged 10 & 4. Here you can find lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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