Tag: postpartummentalhealth
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I See You, Mama: Part Two
The four weeks between my first panic attack and my trip to the emergency room are quite fuzzy. My sleep was minimal due to constant intrusive thoughts. I tossed and turned through the night, unable to rest. Eating felt nearly impossible—my stomach was a constant wave of nausea. In moments of desperation, I would get…
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I See you, Mama: Part One
Friday, September 24, 2004, my husband, Paul, came home from work to find me sitting crisscross applesauce on the nursery floor. Head in my hands, I couldn’t speak. My tears fell fast and hard. My heart raced so fast, I couldn’t catch my breath. The fear reverberated through my entire body. Finally, I squeaked out,…
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