by Katherine Stone |
Let's give something a try. I invite you to say each of the statements below. Out loud. I love my new baby, but I just don’t enjoy the responsibility of caring for a newborn. I love my new baby, and I just don’t enjoy the responsibility of caring for a newborn. Do... by Kate Kripke |
I believe that I have mentioned the quite amazing thing that happens in my psychotherapy practice week after week with moms who have postpartum depression: Themes emerge. Truly. There will be a week when almost every mother I see is struggling with communication with... by Katherine Stone |
A new mother posted a question about postpartum depression over at Yahoo the other day, and her words really struck me. She is six months postpartum, and this is part of what she wrote: “I’m moody, I’m sad, I’m grumpy, my sex drive dropped from... by Katherine Stone |
Recovery from postpartum depression is so much easier said from my chair than done. I know this. Each time a mom comes into my office for the first time asking if she will ever get better, I am reminded of this very simple truth: it is easy for me to say yes. And yet,... by Katherine Stone |
Recovering from postpartum depression is, unfortunately, a pretty hard process to get through. It’s not like you can take antibiotics and ten days later you’re all set and ready to go. The process of recognizing, getting treated for, and recovering...