TGIF: Managing Perinatal or Postpartum Depressive Mood and Anxiety

In this week’s TGIF, Kerry answers a reader’s question about intrusive thoughts and anxiety. While this reader’s question is about pregnancy and being a new mom, we believe this question and Kerry’s response can relate to anyone. All of us know a new mom and many of us have been there or hope to be. Her question spawns an even greater conflict in how we take care of each other in our most vulnerable times.

Misconceptions of Mood Disorders

In this article you will:

Learn about what mood disorders are
The different types of mood disorders and their stigmas/misconceptions
Advice on how to treat mood disorders

Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Warning Signs

In this blog you will learn about:

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Signs of postpartum anxiety
Signs of postpartum depression
Preventative care and how to get treatment

These conditions are treatable, and with help, you will recover.

The Brain-Gut Connection: A Connection to Consider When Experiencing any Mood Disorder

Depression and anxiety are known to be closely tied to disorders of the gut and we now have a much better understanding of how the brain and the gut interact – and what we can do to heal them both.