Baby | Postpartum Depression | The Meadowglade|Father | Postpartum Depression | The Meadowglade

Nov

Postpartum Depression: Get Help Fast

70 to 80 percent of women will experience, at a minimum, the “baby blues” after giving birth. But what happens when the baby blues consumes your entire life, making it difficult to care for your newborn baby? Then you’re most likely dealing with a case of postpartum depression Awareness of postpartum depression has been on […]

Stress Eating | Anxiety | The Meadowglade|Therapy | Anxiety | The Meadowglade

Oct

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Anxiety And Your Appetite

Medical professionals are aware of the link between appetite and anxiety, however the connection still isn’t fully understood. We all respond differently to anxiety, however, many sufferers report that stress results in not only appetite changes, but also changes in how they relate to food and enjoy eating. Externally, appetite issues caused by anxiety may […]

Notebook | Counting Calories | The Meadowglade|Recovery | Counting Calories | The Meadowglade

Oct

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How To Stop Counting Calories And Redirect Your Focus

For many people struggling with body image issues, counting calories becomes a way of life. If you routinely check packaging labels, keep a food journey and obsess over what you’re eating on a daily basis, it’s time to redirect your focus. For most of the last hundred years, we have been told that calorie counting […]

Oct

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Body Positivity And Therapy

The perception you have of your own body is your body image. In today’s society, we are often coerced into believing that we can only be considered to be attractive if we’ve got clear skin, an ideal shape and a thin body. For many of us, this just isn’t the case. When we fail to […]

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Oct

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10 Things New Mothers Should Ask Their Therapist

Between changing dirty diapers and soothing screaming babies, the struggles of being a new mom are real. Given the challenges of being a new parent, every new mother deserves someone in their court — and for many women, that means consulting a licensed therapist and getting help with handling the stresses of being a new […]

Hourglass | Social Anxiety | The Meadowglade|Group | Social Anxiety | The Meadowglade

Oct

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5 Unexpected Signs of Social Anxiety

If you grew up shy, then you’re probably familiar with the more obvious symptoms of social anxiety: blushing, clammy palms, refusal to speak to strangers. But what happens when normal childhood shyness becomes a full-blown psychological disorder? Social anxiety disorder, otherwise known as ‘social phobia’ or ‘social anxiety,’ develops when a person’s fear of facing […]

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Oct

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Seasonal Affective Disorder During the Holidays

As much as we associate the holidays with happiness and warmth, not everybody can get into the holiday spirit. Some people may be dealing with difficult family members or grieving a loss — while others may be suffering from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Estimates suggest as many as 10 […]