Trigger Warning – Suicidal ideation Clare’s Story of Recovery November 17th, 2022 was the day it felt like my life came to a screeching halt. I was 5 months postpartum, and I thought I had completely lost my mind. I packed a small grocery bag with random items that I thought I would need in the hospital because I believed I would be there indefinitely and texted my amazing friend Ann that she needed to take me to the ER without giving much explanation as to why. She picked me up, took me, and sat in the waiting room until I was called back. I told the doctor that I needed help, I couldn’t slee ..read more

Britney’s Story Can Help Normalize Maternal Health Care In her new book, “The Woman In Me,” Britney Spears talks about her fight with postpartum depression, a problem many don’t see or understand. As the founder of PostpartumDepression.org, I see Britney’s story as a light of hope and a strong wake-up call. Britney, a famous singer and performer, tells us about becoming a mom and facing depression after her sons were born. Britney’s story shows a clear truth: postpartum depression can happen to anyone, no matter how perfect their life looks. She mentions the feeling of constant scrutiny exac ..read more

Today is a good day. As someone who has been through the dark tunnel of postpartum depression (PPD), I am immensely heartened by the news of the FDA approval of the first-ever pill specifically designed to treat PPD. This revolutionary development offers a new treatment option for mothers struggling with PPD and validates the reality and seriousness of this often overlooked and stigmatized condition. Named Zurzuvae, this breakthrough medication promises to act swiftly, with clinical trials showing depression alleviation starting as early as three days after the commencement of treatment. Thi ..read more

“I’m not alone” “It’s okay to not be okay” “This thing is real” We must remind ourselves of these things when we struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is more common than you might think, affecting 1 in 7 women in the United States, according to the CDC. Symptoms of PPD can include anxiety, panic attacks, and feeling overwhelmed. It’s more than just the “baby blues” and can include symptoms of anxiety and depression. Postpartum depression can make it hard to take care of yourself and your new baby. What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of fear or dis ..read more

I’m Free from PPD Let me start off by saying a few things. First, thank God, I am free from my postpartum depression! Second, this post is actually quite hard for me to write. I’ve been putting it off a bit and quite frankly, have just not wanted to think about what I went through. Remembering the Storm Nevertheless thinking back, my postpartum depression lasted almost 9 months. The absolute hardest 9 months of my life. I was on and off multiple prescriptions, cried almost every single day, and checked into a rehab facility basically because I had gotten to my wits end about not bein ..read more

Jenna’s Story – Living with PPD Postpartum depression is hard. It’s confusing and stressful and well depressing. I knew I first had postpartum depression when, a few days after having my baby girl I couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t want to take care of her; all I felt like doing was running away. Is this how everyone feels when they have a baby? Why am I having such a hard time with it? My husband immediately noticed the depression in me and took me to get help. I’ve seen multiple doctors, been on multiple antidepressants from zoloft to paxil to lexapro to prozac to vibryd. After waiting we ..read more