Postpartum Depression & the Stigma of “Happy Pills”
I heard someone use the term “happy pills”the other day, and it really stuck in my craw. I knew, of course, that they were referring to antidepressants. What is a happy pill exactly? I have taken antidepressants, as you know, and I haven’t...An Advocate’s Take on Why We Need To Do More For Women with Postpartum Psychosis
I wrote about the Otty Sanchez plea bargain on Tuesday. Then I received the following from Postpartum Progress reader Hajara Kutty. Hajara is a coordinator in Ontario for Postpartum Support International. Read her opinion about postpartum psychosis and how the...Stuff You Don’t Want To Miss: Best Stories On Postpartum Depression, Postpartum OCD & Postpartum Psychosis
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'...How An Empowered Mom Finds The Right Doctor For Postpartum Depression
The website Better Health just had a blog post on how empowered patients can find the right doctor. I thought some of the questions they listed would be appropriate for women with PPD, and so I've listed them here, with a few changes. How would you describe your...
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.