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Anxiety Cheat Sheet

Last week on #pndhour we discussed the ups and downs of recovery from Perinatal Mental Illness. One of the most frustrating things about getting better is that just when you think you’re making lots of…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Pregnancy, Recovery 2 Comments January 18, 2017May 16, 2018 by Laura

Blind Faith

Blind faith.  I’ve had those two words written in my blogging notebook for the best part of year. Following tonight’s hopeful and inspiring #pndhour discussing the ups and downs of recovery from perinatal mental illness…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments January 11, 2017 by Laura

A Year Of Grief & Gratitude

The inclination to reflect on our lives, and ourselves, is an integral part of human nature for almost all of us. To reflect and sometimes also to judge, especially at this time of year. Despite…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Motherhood, Recovery 5 Comments December 28, 2016December 20, 2016 by Laura

From Parliament To Pub

Despite only living an hour out of London, and commuting there for 15 years, I still get a little touristy.  So when the fantastic Dr Raja Gangopadhyay invited me to attend his event at the House…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by Laura

Can Creativity Encourage Good Mental Health?

It’s widely believed that there is often a connection between creative occupations and mental health difficulties, both historically in terms of some of our most famous artists and writers, and more recently when we look at…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 7 Comments November 16, 2016February 20, 2018 by Laura

Am I Sick Or Sad? Managing Emotions After PND

I’ve been sad a lot lately.  Life has thrown us a few curve balls this year and 2016 hasn’t been quite what I hoped for or expected.  It’s hard when life doesn’t go your way…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments November 9, 2016February 20, 2018 by Laura

It Goes No Further – Guest Post by Eliza Hope

At the beginning of this year I began a guest blogger series where I asked other parents to come forward to share their biggest challenges since having children.  I was completely overwhelmed by the variety,…

Posted in Anxiety, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Recovery, Relationships 1 Comment November 4, 2016 by Laura

What Nobody Tells You About Miscarriage

*Trigger Warning* This post contains fairly graphic descriptions of miscarriage which some people may find upsetting. I especially wouldn’t recommend for anyone currently enjoying a healthy pregnancy. The 9th to 15th October is Baby Loss…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Relationships 38 Comments October 12, 2016December 20, 2016 by Laura

Five Ways To Feel More Happy

I should start with a disclaimer.  I am by no means an endlessly sunny, positive person with beams of joy shining out of my face.  In fact, people who know me in real life may…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Recovery, Relationships 37 Comments September 28, 2016October 13, 2016 by Laura

The Hardest Post I’ll Ever Write

Trigger Warning: This Post Contains Reference To Suicide & Suicidal Ideation Until now the most challenging and nerve-wracking subject I’ve tackled is intrusive thoughts but today’s post is even more difficult to discuss. But given…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Peer Support 51 Comments September 10, 2016September 10, 2017 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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