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Jun 26, 2019
4 min

People With Depression Can Have Flare Up Days Too

Usually they say, if you show depressive symptoms for more than two weeks it‘s a sign of depression. It's a good rule of thumb when diagn...

How Therapy Is Like Any Other Relationship You Have

Kristina Cherep

Jun 6, 2019
4 min

How Therapy Is Like Any Other Relationship You Have

Let me first start off by saying that when I say therapy I don't necessarily mean going to talk to a therapist. That is one type of thera...

4 Ways I’m Coping With Pregnancy Body Image Issues

Kristina Cherep

May 28, 2019
3 min

4 Ways I’m Coping With Pregnancy Body Image Issues

I think it’s pretty clear that I’ve gained some weight over the last few months... I’d be lying if I told you that I haven’t mentally str...

Knowing The Difference Between Mental Illness Symptoms & Pregnancy Symptoms

Kristina Cherep

May 20, 2019
3 min

Knowing The Difference Between Mental Illness Symptoms & Pregnancy Symptoms

Surprisingly hormonal surges and anxiety attacks or depression episodes feel very similar! In a way, I guess my past anxiety attacks and ...

A Common Struggle Pregnant People Face That They Won’t Always Bring Up Or Share

Kristina Cherep

May 10, 2019
3 min

A Common Struggle Pregnant People Face That They Won’t Always Bring Up Or Share

Being a part of pregnancy groups has taught me a lot. Not just about myself, but the common struggles pregnant people face. One of the mo...

#RealConvo I Was Told By A Psychiatrist That I Shouldn’t Have Kids Because Of My Mental Illnesses

Kristina Cherep

May 3, 2019
3 min

#RealConvo I Was Told By A Psychiatrist That I Shouldn’t Have Kids Because Of My Mental Illnesses

For a little backstory in case you’re a newer reader... Almost 3 years ago, I was hospitalized for my mental health. I was put in an outp...

Social Media Detox Growth : Balancing Social Media and Social Reality

Kristina Cherep

Apr 14, 2019
3 min

Social Media Detox Growth : Balancing Social Media and Social Reality

A “social media detox” sounds very millennial of me, but I couldn’t think of a better way to phrase it! I needed a break from the social ...

Kristina Cherep

Apr 1, 2019
4 min

The Fear Of Postpartum Depression

It’s a topic that is being talked about more and more and not because it’s becoming more common. It’s just becoming less taboo to talk ab...

Being Able To Say “No” Is Healthier Than Being A “Yes Man”

Kristina Cherep

Mar 17, 2019
2 min

Being Able To Say “No” Is Healthier Than Being A “Yes Man”

There’s a movie called ”Yes Man” and I know this because it was actually the first movie Kirk and I saw together before we started dating...

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