Keeping your emotions bottled up can make your condition worse, rather than making them simply go away. Because of this, it is important to talk to someone about what you are going through. Talking to someone else can also help you to see your emotions from an objective standpoint. Take the time to talk to: Your spouse. It is important to let your partner know what you are going through so that he/she can help you to the best of their ability. A family member who has gone through childbirth. A friend who you feel comfortable talking to and know you won't be judged by. A therapist. If you feel like talking to family or friends hasn't brought you the comfort you need, set up an appointment with a therapist. If you don't know what therapist to go to, ask your doctor for a recommendation. Keeping an emotion journal can help you to see that your emotions are fleeting, rather than permanent. When you begin to feel anxiety, sadness, anger, or some other emotion, write down the emotion and the details that go along with it. By doing this, you will be able to keep track of what triggers your anxiety or depression, and will help you to think about how you would like to handle these emotions in the future. In particular, write down: Write down what emotion you were feeling. Rate the intensity of your emotion from 0% to 100%. Write down what caused the emotion. Keep track of your response to the emotion. Consider what response you would like to have in the future. Sometimes being around women who are experiencing the same things as you can be an eye opening experience that can give you insights into your own condition. As support groups, women who have had, or presently have, postpartum depression and anxiety can share what they are going through with women that have experienced the same thing. Talk to your doctor about support groups in your area. Taking some 'me' time to focus on activities that you enjoy can provide a much needed break from your negative thoughts or feelings. Doing something relaxing outside of your home and take the time to think about your emotions, your life, and your health. Consider the things you are grateful for. Do activities that will leave you feeling accomplished, like going on a hike or planting some flowers. Keep this accomplishment in your thoughts if you begin to feel depressed or anxious again later. Keeping yourself from your baby, partner, friends, and family may seem like all you want to do, but you must overcome these feelings. Isolating yourself will only make your condition worse, while also deteriorating your physical health. Instead some quality time one-on-one with your baby, your partner, and close friends or family. Taking the time to really engage with someone else can help you to start feeling more like yourself. While your depression and anxiety might make you feel like you are not the best mother, you have to overcome these thoughts. Remind yourself that you created a beautiful baby whom you love and want to give the world to. Leave sticky notes on your bathroom mirror or near your bed where you will be reminded that you are a great mother. Take moments where you could think negatively, like if you have to go to your baby because he has woken up in the middle of the night, and instead think, "I am a great mom to be here holding my baby at 2 a.m., singing him a lullaby".

Summary: Express your emotions to someone you trust. Keep an emotion journal. Join a support group. Take time to do the things that you enjoy and make you happy. Try not to isolate yourself. Try to recognize that you are a great mother.

Put the baking soda in a small a bowl and stir in a little bit of water. The consistency should be a thick paste. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water to thin it out. If you put too much water and the mixture is too thin, add a little more baking soda to thicken it. Dip a bottle brush into the paste, making sure to coat the bristles heavily. Use the brush to scrub the inside of your flask. Target areas that are badly stained by using small, circular motions. Repeat this step as needed. It may take a few goings over to completely remove the stain, so don't worry if the stain doesn't come out on the first go. Fill your flask with warm tap water. Use the bottle brush along the insides of the flask to loosen up the baking soda paste. Swirl the water around the bottle a few times and then pour it out. Try filling the bottle up about halfway with water, putting on the lid, and gently shaking the bottle up and down. Pour the water out and run fresh water into the bottle. The agitation will help clear out excess residue. Once there is no baking soda residue remaining on the inside of the flask, continue to run the warm water into the flask, swirl it around, then pour it out. Repeat this step 2 or 3 times, or until the water runs clear. Place the bottle in a dish drying rack, or try propping it an angle against your kitchen wall or the side of the sink. Just make sure it has proper air circulation to prevent bacteria from growing. To help with timing, try washing your Hydro Flask in the evening to allow it to dry overnight and be ready to use the next day.

Summary: Mix 2-3 tbsp (30-45g) of baking soda with warm water to form a paste. Scrub the inside of your Hydro Flask with the paste. Rinse your Hydro Flask thoroughly with warm water. Dry your Hydro Flask by allowing it to sit upside down.

Not all people react well to something unexpected. so before planning a surprise party consider how your guest of honor will react. If you are unsure, talk to their close friends or family members to feel out the party idea before proceeding. Also consider whether they enjoy parties or like being the center of attention. Lastly, avoid planning a surprise party for someone who likes to be in charge of hosting their own event. Rule out meticulous people who prefer to know details about an event before attending. Avoid throwing surprise parties for people who get really excited about birthdays. In your attempt to surprise them, they may think you have forgotten to plan anything and become upset. Consider whether the guest has health issues that may result in a negative physical reaction to the shock. A trusted confidant is one who will assist you in planning the party and ensuring the element of surprise. They can help to make sure the honoree arrives at the right place at the right time. If you live with the guest of honor, your co-conspirator can help with RSVPs and their house can be used for planning purposes so you do not get caught with evidence. Choose someone close to the guest of honor and someone that you can trust to keep a secret. The most important thing to consider when picking a day and time is the guest of honor's availability. You will have to secretly find out if they are available on the day and time that you have chosen. You can also choose a date before or after the honoree's actual birthday, to avoid arousing suspicion. Make sure your honoree is kept busy for a few hours to ensure the element of surprise. A short errand might not give you enough time, in which case you will have to speed up or rush the process. To ensure a seamless surprise, make sure to organize the party around the honoree's routine. You will be able to retain the element of surprise by organizing the party around the guest's typical schedule. Consider the number of people you would like to invite and then consider with whom the guest of honor would really enjoy celebrating their special day. When contacting guests, phone calls or private Facebook invites work best. This way, information cannot be forwarded to friends who have not been invited, and it cannot be accidentally read by the guest of honor.
Summary: Determine if your honoree will react well to a surprise. Grab a friend to help. Pick the day and time. Invite guests.