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When the baby blues don't go away: How I recognised the signs of post-natal depression
Sheena McGinley on the overwhelming experience of new parenthood – and the moment she realised that she needed help.
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Jul 17th 2018, 5:35 PM
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Opinion: Postnatal depression filled me with an all-consuming, terrifying and explosive rage
When you think of ‘depression’, feelings of sadness and anxiety might come to mind – but anger is powerful (often overlooked) emotion.
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Jan 14th 2015, 5:00 PM
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Column: Living with someone who's depressed is hard – partners need support too
The biggest learning curve my husband and I have taken from my mental health problems is that without communication, depression will win, writes Fiona Kennedy.
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Feb 10th 2014, 7:00 AM
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Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.
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May 20th 2012, 6:30 PM