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Welcome to a new year! This is a monumental year for me, as it marks ten years since I was pregnant with my daughter and experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. I never dreamed back then that I would be where I am today, trying to help moms and families because of my personal mental health experience. In today\u2019s show, I\u2019ll reflect on those thoughts and feelings that were so overwhelming for me.\nShow Highlights:\n\nAs I look back, it\u2019s easier to have compassion and a lighter heart about my experiences than it was a few years ago\n\nMy planned and wanted pregnancy was actually a break for me from the ups and downs of PMS\n\nHow I realized with reflection that anxiety was present in my life even before my pregnancy\n\nHow it felt like I had done something wrong when I experienced a bleeding episode during my pregnancy\n\nWhy positive and negative experiences get woven together as you reflect on the past\n\nThe shame and guilt that came with my mental health condition\n\nBecause of our deepest vulnerabilities, we don\u2019t want to feel our feelings or talk about them\n\nThe shame, anger, and fear that make you feel alone\n\nHow scary and intrusive thoughts become traumatizing\n\nWhy good, specific therapy is crucial\n\nMy favorite parts of therapy in helping moms realize they aren\u2019t crazy\n\nWhy I urge you to see a perinatal mental health specialist, join a support group, or find resources to get the help you need\n\nThe year I spent in an emotional freak-out space, feeling broken and alone\n\nFinding a safe person to talk to who will understand\n\nWhy I am 100% sure that you can get better, too\n\nResources:\nPostpartum\nPSI Directory