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Category: Depression

Seven Self-Care Ideas For Winter (Plus Giveaway)

Since my struggles with Anxiety began four and a half years ago I’ve learnt a great deal about self-care.  A phrase that previously would have made me cringe I now know how important taking time…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care 2 Comments November 23, 2017November 30, 2017 by Laura

Seven Things I’ve Learnt From Our First Maternity Bereavement & Mental Health Course

Last week Sarah of Lotus Petal Family Support & I hosted our first awareness event for perinatal mental health.  We teamed up with baby loss support organisation From My Womb To My Heart to create…

Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 2 Comments November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Laura

End Silence & Stigma – Baby Loss & Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Course

Five years ago I thought Postnatal Depression and miscarriage were awful things that happened to other people. I was healthy with no history of mental health problems and I conceived my son quickly and easily.…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Peer Support, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Laura

Surviving Life With Twins – Guest Post by Isabel William

I’m excited to share today’s My Mountain guest post.  With all the things I’ve struggled with since becoming a mum I’ve often wondered how parents of multiples cope, especially when also experiencing PND.  Today, Isabel…

Posted in Depression, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 1 Comment September 9, 2017September 9, 2017 by Laura

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder

Some of you may know that I’ve recently started a video series on Facebook Live where we’re discussing a different Anxiety management technique each week.  These are held on Thursday evenings at 8.30pm BST over…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Recovery, Tips 1 Comment September 5, 2017April 13, 2018 by Laura

5 Reasons To Seek Help For Postnatal Depression & Anxiety

Seeking help for Postnatal Depression, or any mental health issue, can be a very scary and difficult process but it’s also one of the most important things you’ll do in your life. Sadly, accessing help…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 by Laura

Accepting Anxiety Relapses

One of the worst things you can hear when you’re experiencing Anxiety or Depression is that these conditions can be a lifelong battle. Even typing those words triggers a wave of fear and hopelessness –…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Recovery 1 Comment August 15, 2017February 20, 2018 by Laura

An Open Letter To BBC Panorama

Dear BBC Panorama Just over four years ago I gave birth to my son, we were both completely healthy. Eight weeks later I was suicidal. What began as a hormone crash had escalated to severe…

Posted in Anxiety, Debate, Depression, Film, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Laura

Five Inexpensive Self-Care Ideas

I never considered the importance of hobbies before I had my son and, frankly, I didn’t really have any. But in the aftermath of his birth and my subsequent depression I discovered I needed something…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 69 Comments July 1, 2017July 3, 2017 by Laura

How To Beat Anxiety With Belief, Confidence & Visualisation

I wrote a blog post back in January called Blind Faith where I touched on the power of how learning to think a certain way can have a truly immediate impact on Anxiety and your mood.…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 1 Comment June 14, 2017June 13, 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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