How Mania Feels
Mania. Have you had it? I never did. I do understand from others, though, that it can sometimes seem like a pretty cool thing. Like you’re on top of the world. Except being manic, in the end, is not a good thing. Here’s how author and bipolar disorder...
Postpartum Depression: The Fight Isn’t Always Pretty
I saw a mom with postpartum depress tweet: “Today I am not winning.” I know at Postpartum Progress we use a lot of battle imagery. We have the Warrior Mom. We talk about fighting back, not giving up and “kicking PPD’s ass”. This imagery...Pregnancy, Antidepressants & Autism: Is There A Link?
Yesterday it was widely-reported that a new research study found a link between autism and SSRIs taken by mothers during pregnancy. SSRIs, if you don’t know, are certain types of antidepressants, and include such name brands as Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil and Luvox....
Did Fear of Medication Prevent Your Postpartum Depression Treatment?
I asked the following question at the Postpartum Progress Facebook Fan Page last week: How many of you, looking back, feel like you suffered longer from postpartum depression than necessary because you were afraid to take medication for your illness? I asked because...
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.