Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters In this day and age, there is definitely an awareness of mental health. It almost feels new. People seem to be more likely to talk about it than maybe 50 years ago. There is still a strong fear that people will judge or misunderstand. I still have that same fear, but I’d like to face that and be open about the challenges I have gone through. My hope is that sharing could help someone else be brave and more open. And perhaps someone out there is waiting for some encouragement to seek more help to be healthy! There is no shame in trying to better yourself. Here is my story: Back in 2016, a few months after I had my third baby, I was diagnosed with Post-Partum Depression and Anxiety. It is hard to write those words! It was a very dark and hard time for me. I was struggling with depression when I was pregnant, and it didn't go away after. I was overwhelmed and struggling in ...