I realize that postpartum depression never takes a holiday, but every now and then I have to. So, I'm on vacation this week.
Meeska, Mooska, Mickeeeeeeey Mouse!
Meanwhile, I thought I'd give you some links this week toa fewof Postpartum Progress readers' favorite posts. Check 'em out!
For postpartum depression (all are also applicable to many of the other perinatal mood/anxiety disorders):
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (In Plain Mama English)
Five Things Every New Mother Should Know About Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression: The Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Don't Let the Terms "Baby Blues" or "Mild Postpartum Depression Fool You"
What Have I Wrought?: Postpartum Depression's Impact On Our Children
For postpartum psychosis:
The Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis (In Plain Mama English)
Naked on the Side of the Road: One Mother's Story of Postpartum Psychosis
Teresa Twomey: On the Big Bad Wolf of Postpartum Mood Disorders
For postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD:
The Endless What-Ifs of Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum OCD
Great Article on Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
Motherhood Anxiety & My Cat: A Story of Redemption (Sort Of)
Tragedy & Misery Intertwined: 9/11 & the Birth of My Postpartum OCD
I actually apit out my coffee when I read the “meeska mooska Mickey mouse” line.