by HashtagMomFail | Sep 18, 2020 | MENTAL HEALTH
A few months ago, I woke up with a feeling of dread and deep sadness in my chest. My alarm had gone off at its usual time, 4:30 am, so I could have some alone time before my husband and the kids woke up. Even my alone time felt sad, and it’s usually the part of my day...
by HashtagMomFail | Jun 12, 2020 | MENTAL HEALTH
It has been over two months since I have written a blog post. I wish I could say that it’s because I was having so much fun with my family during this global pandemic that I didn’t have time to write. But that would be a lie. I have seen so many women...
by HashtagMomFail | May 30, 2019 | MENTAL HEALTH
I have been, and continue to be, very open about my experiences with depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are illnesses that I will most likely deal with for the rest of my life. But there is one thing that I wasn’t doing that I should have done a long time...
by HashtagMomFail | Feb 28, 2019 | MENTAL HEALTH
To be 100% honest, I don’t know how to start this post. I have been writing about my past issues with depression lately, but today I want to talk about an episode I had with depression just about six months ago. I am not a doctor. I am not a specialist. But I...
by HashtagMomFail | Feb 11, 2019 | MENTAL HEALTH
Dear 24-year old me, I know that you are having a hard time with life right now. You are battling depression and anxiety and sometimes you literally don’t know how you are going to make it through the day. Your mind is full of doubt and racing with worry to the point...
by HashtagMomFail | Feb 5, 2019 | MENTAL HEALTH
The other day, someone I didn’t know reached out to me and complimented me on how brave it was that I am so open about my experience with postpartum depression. I was flattered, to be honest. But the only thing I could think to say back, besides thank you, was...