Domestic violence can affect you at any time – memories can surface years later if the issue has not been dealt with and closure found.
Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.
If you spend a lot of time thinking about your problems, they will grow bigger and stronger. Try spending only 20% of the time thinking about the problem, and 80% on the solution.
Jealousy denotes a feeling of resentment that someone has gained something that you think you more rightfully deserve; also to anguish caused by fear of unfaithfulness.
Jean Vanier said “Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts.”
Envy is a feeling of discontented or resentful longing brought about by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.
Jodie Marsh was bullied severely when growing up, and contemplated suicide; she now campaigns for anti-bullying programmes. Call HopeLine on UK 0800 068 41 41 for suicide prevention advice.
To improve undesirable situations, communication is the key. If you don’t tell other people about what makes you feel happy, angry, or sad, other people cannot understand you or help you improve the situation.
For postnatal depression, support and advice from social workers, counsellors or your GP can be helpful. New mum/self-help groups can also provide good advice about how to cope with the effects of postnatal depression, and you may find it reassuring to meet other women who feel the same as you.
Postnatal depression is not a sign that you’re a bad mother or are unable to cope. Postnatal depression is an illness and you need to get help – and help is available.