329: Behind The Sessions: The Healing Journey: Understanding the Ups and Downs

Mom and Mind

Just as a broken bone or surgery takes time for the healing process, the recovery process in healing from a perinatal mental health condition takes time. The process isn’t linear at all but is filled with ups and downs, and it comes with short-term and long-term aspects of healing. Join me for a closer look in today’s episode.

Show Highlights:

• Complicating factors that show up in the healing process have ramifications in life, relationships, and capacity to function.
• The healing journey does not come with a pre-set timeline.
• Even helpful medications take 4-6 weeks to reach their full efficacy.
• An increase in stress, a decrease in sleep, and other disruptions can bring back symptoms.
• Therapy requires a big-picture view to get through the very normal combination of good days and bad days.
• It’s okay to ask for help, even if you appear to be “recovered.”
• Support is key, whether it’s from a partner, family, friends, support group, etc.
• “Your healing process may mean you slow down and take breaks. Understand your capacity and give yourself grace and space.”
• Healing doesn’t come through ONE magic thing but is unique to each person and their needs.

Resources:

Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!

Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.

Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!

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