Mental health and Motherhood

It is an individual disorder that collectively effects those close to the person.

In this week‘s podcast, we talk about what it means when you’re not able to bounce back from feelings, emotions and moods.

When my son broke his arm, I remember taking him to hospital. He couldn’t quite articulate the depth of his pain because it was so much pain his five year old brain didn't have the vocabulary to describe the hurt. When a friend or family member doesn't have the vocabulary to articulate exactly what they feel when they're not feeling themselves you can support. You can support them by giving them the freedom to feel openly and speak their feelings.

Because I’ve seen mental illness upfront in friends and family I can tell you there are no words to describe the hurt you feel for them as they struggle through difficulty .Mental Illness is both individual and collective. It is an individual disorder that collectively effects those close to the person.

Loving a friend and a family member is knowing when you're beyond your scope and helping them get what they need to address their difficulties. The helplessness you feel as a friend is minuscule compared to the person experiencing the symptoms .

Be sure to check on your friends when they seem to be pulling away.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As promised, I have added resources for you access if you need them or share with family and friends.

If your in crisis, please call:

National Prevention Lifeline

(24/7 free and confidential support)

1-800-273-8255

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: Get help learning how to support family and friends suffering

https://www.nami.org/Home

Celebrate Recovery: Christ Centered 12-step program ( access your local resources here):

https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

Women’s Health: Postpartum depression

https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression