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It may seem that being overwhelmed is just a given. You're up to your eyeballs in dirty diapers and wet burp clothes. You can't remember the last time you had more than a few hours of rest. What even is breakfast? You run on a steady stream of coffee and fistfuls of cheerios. When you …
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The worst part of prenatal visits? Going to your healthcare provider's office and stepping on that scale at Every. Single. Appointment. As if you need any reminder that your weight is increasing at an alarming rate. You know this. You feel huge. No other pregnant mom looks as big as you do. You shouldn't have …
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Why is it so hard to overcome shame? What keeps our shame cycle going? If you've struggled with shame, you're well aware how debilitating it can feel. It can take over and impact your actions, decisions and the ways in which you feel about yourself. I hope this post will provide you some clarity in being with your shame. #mentalhealth #shame #shamecycle #IFS #internalfamilysystems #therapy
When I am feeling anxious, unhappy or generally lousy, I hate the idea of mindfully noticing these unwanted feelings. There is intense resistance to "sitting with" or accepting my emotions. During these low moments, I have zero understanding or time for my feelings. My only goal is to get rid of them. I imagine many …