Intrusive Thoughts – Five Quick Tips
Intrusive thoughts were one of the worst symptoms I experienced when I had Postnatal Anxiety & OCD. They were so violent and abhorrent in nature they caused me huge distress and left me questioning who…
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Ten Mental Wellbeing Mantras For Mums
A few months back I created the post and printable 10 Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers and wrote about how positive thinking, mantras and affirmations were more than just hippy nonsense and can actually contribute hugely…
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) – Ten Things To Expect
Attending your first ever session with a therapist can be a really daunting and nerve-wracking prospect but definitely worth the trouble. Therapy can play an extremely important role in your recovery from Anxiety, Depression or…
Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Risk Factors
Why did I get Postnatal Depression? Why did I develop Anxiety? Why me? These questions haunted me for a really long time during the latter stages of recovery. After the initial illness begins to pass…
UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week (30th Apr to 6th May) is the second UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. The aim is to not only to raise awareness but to also offer lots of information and support surrounding…
Is Anxiety Making You Codependent?
During a recent Facebook Live video, as part of the Anxiety Toolkit series, we were talking about support and relying too heavily on other Anxiety sufferers for reassurance and symptom management. It’s something I’ve had…
Blogging Anniversary: Three Years Of The Butterfly Mother
I often wonder what I’d be doing with my time if I’d never suffered from PND and begun this blog. Would I have found another hobby to fill my time and help me establish my…
Postnatal Depression: Returning To Work During Recovery
Returning to work, or beginning a new business venture, after you’ve had a baby can be a really tricky transition. Throw in Postnatal Depression and Anxiety and it’s even more daunting. But it could end…
Positivity – Five Quick Tips For Turning Your Mood Around
These positivity tips for the mind are useful both if you suffer from depression & anxiety or if you’re just stuck in a bad mood rut at the moment. Recovering from a mental health issue obviously…
What Is Mindful Meditation?
I’ve talked about both mindfulness and meditation quite a bit on this blog and I’ve shared how both have helped me to overcome Anxiety & Depression. But I’m definitely not an expert, and always interested…