When December Doesn’t Make You Merry

When December Doesn’t Make You Merry

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This time of year is one of the most difficult for anyone living with depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. Expectations, along with reminders for what makes a wonderful holiday season surround us around the clock. Have you baked your cookies? Did you mail out...
The Necessity of Boundaries

The Necessity of Boundaries

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There is something that I have to do with someone in my life, and it makes me anxious. As much as I know that what I have to do is necessary, I am nervous. But I know that for us to continue to have a relationship, our interaction must change. When I am around this...
Cling to Something While Fighting PPD

Cling to Something While Fighting PPD

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I continuously see post after post on the internet of lists of things I don’t know about this disorder, that disorder, having a baby, going back to work after having a baby. I’m sure they’re all true. I’m sure no one told me these things. But...
Battling PPD During the Holidays

Battling PPD During the Holidays

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[Editor’s Note: The holidays can feel hard for any new mom, but especially so for one in the throes of postpartum depression and anxiety. Kelly Bailey went through it last year and bravely shares her story here today. Thank you, Kelly. -Jenna] One year ago this...