Adventures With Postpartum Depression

This week, I talk about my progress weaning off Zoloft. I recently jumped from 50 mg to 25 mg, with zero negative side effects. It has however taken me eleven months to go from 150 mg to 25 mg. Exercise has been helping me feel good. So has Buddhism. I recently finished Pema Chodron's When Things Fall Apart and I feel forever changed. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Also: I'm doing interviews again! If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week.

This week, I share some thoughts and tips for enjoying the holidays as much as possible without sacrificing your mental health. Remember: there's always next year! Don't go crazy trying to get the perfect photo if that means staying up late and not getting enough sleep. YOU are more important than any of the traditions. Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful week.

This week, I share my tips for starting a mom-to-mom support group. I started a group over three years ago, and it has helped me process a lot of my postpartum experiences. If you have been feeling the call to start a group, I wanted to share some advice to make it less intimidating. Shownotes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

This week, I talk about the idea that people in your life just "don't get" what it is like to have a maternal mood disorder - and that's okay! For more information about the show, head over to PPDadventures.com or email me at [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" from Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

This week, I talk about my adventures with therapy, including my decision to end talk therapy a few months ago. I felt like I needed to be able to articulate my reasons for ending therapy but at the end of the day, I ended therapy because that was what my intuition demanded. For more information, head over to PPDadventures.com or email [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

This week, I'm exhausted but I wanted to talk about "doing your best." I'm not trying to convince you to do more and measure up to some impossible standard. I'm trying to explain that "doing your best" is personal, constantly changing, and all you need to do on any given day. maybe your best today is getting out of bed and taking care of your baby. That's enough. Don't push yourself to do more than you can do until you are ready, and stop comparing yourself to everyone else. For more information about the show, head over to PPDadventures.com or email [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

I am back from my summer break, so this week, I'm just catching everyone up on the past few months. I share an update on my slow and steady weaning off of medications and talk about my new interest in learning about menopause. I'm only 38 but I refuse to be blindsided by the next big transition in my life as a woman. Email [email protected] if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

In episode 45, Vivianne shared her adventures with maternal mental illness. Since her interview, her diagnosis and medications have been changed. Her psychiatrist now thinks she might have bipolar disorder. In this mini-sode, I read an update from Vivianne, which I will post in the show notes at PPDadventures.com. Thank you, Vivianne, for sharing so much of your story with our listeners!

This week, Vivianne shares her adventures with maternal mood disorders. At the time of her interview, it was still unclear what her diagnosis was. Her psychiatrist thought she might be experiencing bipolar II onset. After we talked, she was diagnosed with untreated postpartum depression and ADHD. It never ceases to amaze me how similar but different our stories are. Thank you, Vivianne, for sharing your story! Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, or if you just want to say hello, email me at [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" from Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and I hope you have a lovely week.

This week, Shannon shares her story of postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD. She also talks about the infertility she experienced before having her daughter. She had a long recovery with many ups and downs but eventually found a therapist and psychiatrist who specialized in PMADs and were able to help her make a full recovery. Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your story! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Don't forget to head over to the website to sign up for the email list or you can always email me at [email protected]. I'll be back next week with another interview and then I'll wrap up this first season of the podcast to take a summer break. But don't worry - I'll be back in the fall with lots of interviews. If you are interested in sharing your story during Season Two, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.