by Esther Dale |
Yesterday, I told you my story of learning through experience that therapy, and mental health care in general, are not a one size fits all type of thing. Today, let’s get down to the practical side of things. How do you go about trying to find a mental health... by Esther Dale |
Content Warning: This blog post contains mention of miscarriage and links to posts about pregnancy loss. Once upon a time, I thought that counseling/therapy was a one-size-fits-all thing. Counselors are counselors, and all mental health professionals should be able to... by Esther Dale |
I gave birth to my oldest baby on April 23, 2009 at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. Three months after giving birth, I was back at Wilford Hall, this time at the ER, terrified that I might act on the terrible thoughts and images that... by Esther Dale |
Trigger warning: This post contains some references to miscarriage. Often, I find myself telling my story of life with and after postpartum depression (and postpartum OCD, and postpartum anxiety, and postpartum PTSD… darned comorbidity). I love to tell my story.... by Esther Dale |
Trigger warning: This post contains references to miscarriage, D&C, and intrusive thoughts. If you are feeling vulnerable, you may want to skip this post for now. Last year, I posted about my experience with the emotional aftermath of a missed miscarriage. Quick...