Inspired Journey Counseling PLLC

03/25/2024

03/25/2024

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Before I had a child of my own, I loved bringing lots of baby clothes to new parents when I visited them postpartum. I was making a terrible mistake. I’ve always enjoyed thrifting. And, I’ve Read more…

05/04/2023

01/31/2023

Postpartum psychosis is real and it can be devastating. It is also treatable with immediate medical intervention. Recent tragic events in Massachusetts have shaken the perinatal community and has profoundly touched the lives of many.

Please be informed.
Please ask for help.
Please check in and then check in again with moms who are struggling.

If you have questions or don’t like the way you are feeling, seek out safe and knowledgeable connections and resources to get information and support.

Reach out to Postpartum Support International for ongoing support services.

Text 9-8-8 to speak to someone at the crisis line.

Thank you for all you are doing. 🤍



Illustration by Molly McIntyre for from out book 📚”GOOD MOMS Have Scary Thoughts” Familius

01/31/2023

08/01/2022

EXCITED today because World Breastfeeding Week begins and this week also brings an added positive change for families and Basking Babies. Lactation Consultations will be done at Be Well Pediatrics on Wednesdays. The best news is that these appointments will be covered by insurance!!! (Schedule with Be Well Pediatrics)

07/16/2022

Today is the start of 988, an emergency number for mental health assistance!

03/24/2022

09/10/2021

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09/06/2021

Sertraline- Zoloft
Venlafaxine- Effexor
Citalopram- Celexa
Mirtazapine-Remeron
Fluoxetine- Prozac
Duloxetine- Cymbalta
Seroquel- Quetiapine
Lamictal- Lamotrigine
Lexapro- Escitalopram
Wellbutrin- Bupropion
Lorazepam- Ativan
Klonopin- Clonazepam

If you're savvy enough to know what these tablets are or know a loved one who takes them, then I don't have to describe to you what this post is regarding. But in case you don't, I will fill you in.

That medication allows people to deal with a normal day to day life. Although most days it leaves them tired, spaced out, emotionless, or even super emotional. Crazy right? Why would anyone want to feel like that? Well this is why!!

You see, some people suffer from severe depression and anxiety.
In their brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. They notice little differences that other people wouldn't.
Most days they wake up sick and feel sleepless.

They consistently over think every situation. Was a comment about them was it a joke? Was that person supposed to laugh? Or did they mean it? Are they being nice? Are they talking about them? Do they talk about them? They then think I bet they don’t like me really.

They say sorry all the time. They feel like they annoy everyone.
And for all those questions they will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in their mind, until it sends them to tears...... it's crazy that they see things that way.

It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. They don't eat a lot or they eat way too much. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exist, or sleep too much and waste half their day still feeling tired.

They still smile and they have every excuse for when you ask why.
But the tablets can help them.
Because they know when they start to feel this way or think this way, they need help.
They know that when their behavior starts to change, They need guidance.

And they understand that they don't need to be ashamed. They don't need to be understood. They just need to be accepted. Everyone is fighting a battle and sometimes you need to be kinder.

Living with this illness is hard, but trying to understand it is even harder. It’s also 100 times harder if they have another condition on top of this.

Don't suffer in silence.❤



Stop the stigma!
Mental health is just as important as physical health.

08/24/2021

Rockin' our way around the USA 🎸 with a special appearance from PSI Chairperson Chris Raines, representing Postpartum Support International's Booth last night at Alanis Morissette's show in Raleigh, NC at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek!
PSI will be hosting a booth at Alanis' upcoming US concerts. Fans can visit to learn about PSI services & support and PSI’s mission to promote awareness, prevention and treatment related to the mental health of new parents.
We want to give a special thanks to PSI Chairperson Chris Raines as well as each and every PSI Volunteer who is graciously donating their time to host PSI's booth during all 35 shows across the nation!
Our next stop ➡️ is Wednesday, August 25th at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, VA!
We invite all of ’ fans and followers to join us on tour by stopping by our booth during each show to meet our team or sharing your journey with PMAD & PPD in a post or story on Instagram!