#42 - Postpartum Depression, Shame, and Releasing Ideal Motherhood Expectations (Anonymom series)

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom. This episode features Noelle, mom to a 20 month old son who had a condition and required open heart surgery when he was just 4.5 months old.  Noelle also talks to us about.. - her struggle with postpartum depression, shame, and anxiety, as well as how these showed up for her in her day to day life (e.g., thoughts of wanting to leave, illogical thought patterns) - her experience with an ectopic rupture and how she coped - her experience in therapy, practical things she does on a daily basis to maintain her recovery, and how we're all in it together This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.