If you are reading this post, chances are you’ve already taken the hardest step to getting well.
Reaching out for help.
Whether you joined our Facebook group or signed up for Beyond Delivery (or maybe you reached out for one on one support), you have taken the time to acknowledge that your mental health matters.
And it does. But I know just how hard that first step can be. It’s hard to admit to ourselves that we need some support. Talking to someone about how we aren’t feeling well mentally comes with some emotional ties – guilt, fear, maybe even shame.
So, I’m here to tell you that you are brave. You are strong. You are important.
Now that you’ve reached out, what is the next step?
Every mom is different. Some mothers experience debilitating depression while others have some mild anxiety that they need help managing. So this list of steps to getting well will look different for every mom.
That being said, here are a few things that you can take steps towards doing to help with your mental health:
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Talk to someone who gets it (friend, family member, Mom Mentor)
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Reach out to a medical professional
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Talk to your OB/GYN or primary care physician
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Find a therapist to help you work through your mental health (intimidating, I know – we can help you find one)
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If needed, talk to a psychiatrist about medications
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Take care of you!
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Be sure you are taking care of your needs whenever you can (move your body, eat well and stay hydrated!)
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Schedule time for you with the help of your partner, family, or paid help
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Practice mindfulness or guided meditations to calm the mind ( I love the app Insight Timer)
Know that you are brave, you are strong, and you are not alone, mama.
We are here to help support you. If you have questions about what your next steps might look like, please ask. You don’t have to do this alone.