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Mom Rage: How to Find Calm in the Chaos

Mom Rage: How to Find Calm in the Chaos

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read anxiety

Mom Rage is a potent, sometimes unexpected surge of anger that mothers experience. It's a multi-layered emotion, stemming from a variety of sources -... more »

Anxiety After Therapy Success: Embracing Stability

Anxiety After Therapy Success: Embracing Stability

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Many people who have successfully worked with a therapist to overcome significant challenges find themselves grappling with an unexpected new form of... more »

I've Finished Therapy, What's Now?

I've Finished Therapy, What's Now?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety | mental-health

Completing therapy is an important milestone in one's mental health journey, signaling progress, growth, and increased self-awareness.  However,... more »

How Affirmations Helped Me on My Fertility Journey

How Affirmations Helped Me on My Fertility Journey

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Embarking on a fertility journey can be emotionally challenging, filled with ups and downs. During my own experience, I discovered the transformative power of... more »

Lesser-Known Symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PMAD)

Lesser-Known Symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PMAD)

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read anxiety

Postpartum mood disorders (PMAD) encompass a wide range of mental health conditions that can affect new parents. While many are familiar with common symptoms... more »

Unmasking Male Postpartum Depression

Unmasking Male Postpartum Depression

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read anxiety

When we think of postpartum depression, we often associate it with new mothers. However, it's crucial to recognize that men can also experience... more »

Self-Care for Parents Struggling with Breastfeeding

Self-Care for Parents Struggling with Breastfeeding

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Breastfeeding is often considered a significant part of the bonding experience between a parent and their newborn. However, not all parents are able to breastfeed... more »

Navigating Jealousy During Infertility

journal about jealousy during infertility

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read anxiety | Fertility Journey | grief | mental-health

Infertility can be a difficult and emotional journey, and it's not uncommon for people who are struggling with infertility to feel jealous of others who are... more »

Baby Blues versus PMADs: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support

Baby Blues versus PMADs: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read anxiety

Becoming a parent is an incredible journey filled with joy, but it can also bring about emotional challenges. Many new parents experience mood swings and... more »

Pregnancy after Birth Trauma

Pregnancy after Birth Trauma

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Pregnancy after birth trauma can be a challenging and emotional journey. Birth trauma can occur during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum, and it can include... more »

The Power of Humor During IVF Treatments

The Power of Humor During IVF Treatments

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments can be a rollercoaster of emotions. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainties that accompany the process can... more »

Managing the Baby Blues: Your Next Steps in Postpartum

Managing the Baby Blues: Your Next Steps in Postpartum

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

For many, bringing home a new baby can create stress and exhaustion, as well as having to cope with an enormous amount of postpartum hormones. This... more »

Do you Prioritize your Mental Health?

Do you Prioritize your Mental Health?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety

Mental health struggles are not uncommon! In fact, one in three Canadians (about 9.1 million people) will be affected by a mental illness during their... more »

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