Postpartum Depression - What I Tell Myself When I'm Feeling Down
Channel: Postpartum Depression Support
Date: 11/09/2019

This postpartum depression video was very spontaneous as I wasn't expecting to create it while I was in a low mood. My goal was to show you the internal dialogue that goes through my head while I'm feeling down, depressed and unmotivated.

I find a lot of postpartum depression resources and videos can primarily be from people who haven't experienced depression
or are already through it. There aren't many places where you'll find people sharing in the midst of it because generally depressed people don't feel like sharing. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule.

Rather than disregarding the opportunity to create a video on postpartum depression because I was experiencing a low mood, I decided to be brave and share despite how I was feeling. It dawned on me that I'm in a unique position. 

While I am not currently experiencing postpartum depression, having a dip in my mood gives me the access to remember what it was like and to share from that place instead of from an outsider looking in. Coming from this point of view is powerful because it's rare to find someone in the thick of it and then watch them walk through it.

When we are feeling low, we often can't see the forest through the trees. In this postpartum depression video, I share the personal pep talk I give myself when I am experiencing a low mood. My intention is for you to see the process and use some of the skills or strategies for yourself. 

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Do you have a postpartum depression story that you would like to share on my channel? Let me know and we'll set it up! There is power in sharing our story - it gives a sense of meaning to our pain when we know that others will benefit from our courage to speak up.
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I invite you to join our private Facebook support group for Postpartum Depression & Anxiety: www.facebook.com/groups/postpartumjoy

This is a closed support group of women who have previously or are currently experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety in some shape or form, no matter how big or small. This community is a safe, open, honest and vulnerable space where you can be seen, heard, supported, acknowledged and validated. The intention of this community is to share stories, resources, skills and encouragement to generate freedom and joy. I believe when others bring forth what they are experiencing in the dark, it allows the light to come in. When people see themselves in the stories, they realize they are not crazy or alone, which helps remove the guilt and shame.
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1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men experience postpartum depression (PPD) in the months after a baby arrives home. Not only does PPD make it difficult for parents to care for themselves and their babies, it compromises bonding and attachment, and disrupts the quality of life. The most devastating and earth rattling effects of PPD can be harm to self and/or others or even death. Too many people are suffering alone. Through this channel, I want people to experience freedom and hope. Others are experiencing postpartum depression too, and together, we can make a difference.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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The Pacific Postpartum Support Society is a local charity supporting women and families with postpartum depression in the Vancouver Lower Mainland in BC, Canada. Refer to their website for donations so they can keep doing the awesome that they are doing! http://postpartum.org/ways-to-help/
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