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For Every Kind Of Mother

Maybe you’re absolutely nailing motherhood right now.  Maybe you’re feeling like a failure.  Maybe you’re scared or tired or frustrated.  Maybe you’re full of energy and fun.  Maybe your kid is an angel, or a…

Posted in Motherhood 0 comments March 31, 2019March 30, 2019 by Laura

PND & Anxiety Relapse – Six Ways To Prepare An Older Child

My son asked me a really tough question last week; “When the baby comes will you be sad, I mean, ill again?” First, the little self-correction between sad and ill made me feel so proud…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery, Tips 0 comments March 27, 2019March 25, 2019 by Laura

Pregnant After Postnatal Depression & Anxiety – Second Trimester

I’m a little behind on this post as, at almost 31 weeks, I’m well into the third trimester now. But there’s so much I want to catalogue from this pregnancy and I want to help…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Pregnancy 1 Comment March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by Laura

Weekly Routine For Postnatal Anxiety Recovery

Welcome to the final part of my routine series.  You can find links to all previous posts and printables below: Morning Routine for Anxiety Evening Routine for Anxiety Daily Routine for Postnatal Anxiety The final…

Posted in Anxiety, Recovery, Tips 2 Comments March 4, 2019March 4, 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

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share 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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