Episode
144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
51:44
Published: Tue Dec 03 2019
Description
“All those thoughts were going through my head like you’re worthless, you’re a loser, you’re a failure, you can’t be happy, you can’t feel love…just this feeling of profound failure.” Producer: Whit MissildineEditors: Sara Marinelli, Whit MissildineEpisode Summary: A woman sinks into a psychological black hole following what was supposed to be the greatest moment of her life.Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappeningWebsite: www.thisisactuallyhappening.comSupport the Show: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happeningEngage with the Community: Join the This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201783687561039/Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: www.actuallyhappeningstore.com to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness, explicit languageIntro Music: ""Illabye" – TipperMusic Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel CoutinhoOutro Music: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf @rojo-y-negro www.eldiablobass.com/ ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
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03:30 - 11:42 (08:12)
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The speaker shares childhood memories of being the youngest in the family and her first impression of her future spouse, as well as reflecting on how some moments felt funny at the time but now seem messed up.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
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11:42 - 19:09 (07:26)
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The speaker discusses how getting in shape and eating well improved her life. She also shares her struggle with ending a dead relationship and how it coincided with her physical transformation.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
Learn about the importance of skin to skin contact immediately after giving birth and how it benefits both the mother and newborn.
19:09 - 23:19 (04:09)
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Learn about the importance of skin to skin contact immediately after giving birth and how it benefits both the mother and newborn.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
The speaker shares her experience with postpartum depression.
23:19 - 28:57 (05:38)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience with postpartum depression. She talks about feeling worthless, struggling to take care of herself and her baby, and the challenges of receiving no support from those around her.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
A mother shares her struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and how medication, therapy, and moving to the suburbs helped her balance her mental health and motherhood.
28:57 - 39:57 (10:59)
Summary
A mother shares her struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and how medication, therapy, and moving to the suburbs helped her balance her mental health and motherhood.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
The speaker shares her experience with feeling fraudulent and struggling with impostor syndrome during AA meetings, wanting to listen to NPR instead of attending and feeling like it was unfair to the real alcoholics in the group.
39:57 - 47:32 (07:35)
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The speaker shares her experience with feeling fraudulent and struggling with impostor syndrome during AA meetings, wanting to listen to NPR instead of attending and feeling like it was unfair to the real alcoholics in the group.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
The speaker shares her personal experience of postpartum and how she became obsessed with supporting other moms who had gone through similar experiences.
47:32 - 54:44 (07:11)
Summary
The speaker shares her personal experience of postpartum and how she became obsessed with supporting other moms who had gone through similar experiences. She emphasizes that moms deserve to be empowered and have a sense of self-value and identity.
Episode144: What if you suffered from postpartum depression?
PodcastThis Is Actually Happening
The speaker shares how a combination of direct feedback from friends, therapy with a psychologist, and attending a mindfulness class helped her overcome personal struggles and become a better person.
54:44 - 58:28 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker shares how a combination of direct feedback from friends, therapy with a psychologist, and attending a mindfulness class helped her overcome personal struggles and become a better person. She highlights the benefits of dedicating disciplined time to practicing mindfulness.