#21 - The Darkness of Postpartum Anxiety (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 Monica, who struggled with postpartum anxiety for the first year and a half of her daughter's life.  She talks about how her symptoms manifested, how she suffered in silence for the longest time due to ignorance in the maternal mental health care system, and how therapy helped her.  She talks about her passion for speaking up about postpartum issues so that other moms don't have to suffer alone.  She also discusses having a miscarriage and how that affected her postpartum experience.  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.