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It most cases of postpartum psychosis, there are symptoms of a spiritual nature. Why do symptoms that are not tangible or material present themselves when experiencing postpartum psychosis or psychosis, in general? I wish I had a concrete, definite answer to this question. Instead, I will share my personal experience and opinion relating to the spiritual side [...]
I recently had the privilege of meeting Jennifer Silliman and Maureen Fura, producers for an upcoming film on perinatal and postpartum depression, mood disorders and psychosis. The film is titled Dark Side of the Full Moon. The film will be the first film to take an intimate look inside the unseen world of pregnancy and [...]
I am writing this post on the day that my mom would have celebrated her 89th birthday. Oh, how I wish she was still alive. In May 2013, it will be ten years since my mom was tragically taken from this world. She died unexpectedly as a result of a car accident. She was a [...]
I was recently interviewed by Walker Karraa, a regular contributor for Science & Sensibility, a research blog about Healthy Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond from Lamaze International. Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get [...]
Back in 1996, when I was struck with postpartum psychosis, there was still a separation of mental health insurance coverage and medical insurance coverage. This separation was devastating to my husband and I’s financial situation. It also exasperated my condition. After two hospitalizations, my life-time mental health insurance benefit reached its maximum. The life-time maximum [...]
As we celebrate Veterans Day, I thank the men and women who are serving or have served in the armed forces. My own father was a World War II pilot and I am proud that my father served his country. I believe it is important that service men and women are recognized and honored for [...]
Kelly remembers experiencing depression during her first pregnancy. Although she did not identify what she was experiencing at the time, looking back she realizes that she was depressed during her pregnancy. She had so many life changes going on that it is no wonder she was overwhelmed. Kelly got pregnant in August, started a job [...]
Mental illness and the Law is a sensitive topic but a topic that I believe needs to be addressed. With recent tragedies of mass shootings, it would appear that people with mental illness are more violent and more likely to commit a crime. Is that really true? According to an Overview of Violence and Mental [...]
Cheryl Jazzar, MHR is the founder of WellPostpartum Consulting. She has supported thousands of new mothers since 1998. Her background is in psychology, counseling and women’s studies with a Master’s degree in Human Relations. I recently interviewed her for my blog. I hope you find the interview as informative as I did. 1. Can you [...]
How many of you are comfortable talking to your healthcare provider? Do you feel the provider respects you, listens to you and addresses your questions and concerns? If you answered “no” to either of these questions, I hope the following information is helpful to you in turning the answers from “no” to “yes.” I believe [...]
