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Help for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in Orlando | Orlando Women’s Counseling

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Help, Orlando Women's Issue Counselor . How to tell if a A Mother  Might Need Help for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in Orlando. 1. She may feel anxious or panicky. 2. She has physical problems such as chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness in hands or feet, tingling sensations, nausea or

Sarasota Murder-Suicide, Postpartum Depression?

 Police: Mom shoots baby, then herself in Sarasota murder-suicide.   In September 2013 a devastating and very sad story aired on the Orlando news.  The city of Sarasota needlessly lost a mother and baby.  This story impacts us greatly at Life Counseling Solutions as we work with women who have suffered from Postpartum Anxiety and Depression. In Florida May

New Mom Jitters or Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety?

"I’ve heard of Postpartum Depression but what is Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety?" "How can I tell if my Anxiety is something to be concerned about or if it is New Mom Jitters?"  15- 20% of women experience Postpartum Anxiety and Depression (PSI, 2010).  But did you know that some women may experience Pregnancy Anxiety or Postpartum Anxiety with or without the

The X Factor: 5 Signs You Are NOT Over Your Ex

“I’m so over him! I don’t care anymore!” How many times have you said this but shortly thereafter you were wishing you were back together?  Have you ever felt so certain that this time you were going to move on, only to then have the “what if” thoughts flood your brain? You are not alone! Did you know that 9

3 Ways To Help A New Mom Cope

I remember coming home from the hospital with a new baby and feeling the fear, excitement and overwhelming stress of it all. Taking care of the baby, laundry, meals, and even taking a shower was like trying to juggle with my hands tied behind my back. For a new mom when trying to juggle household tasks, the most common emotions

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge…Baby Love?

How do you define love?  Is it the pounding of the heart, sweating palms, passionate, or an instant connection?  Being in love and falling in love for some, describes the action of attachment and a long term commitment… the “You Complete Me”. So how does this tie into the new little Royal Baby and Kate Duchess of Cambridge? Is it Baby

Perimenopause Symptoms: 5 Things You Should Do

Perimenopause can occur for several years and  up to 10 years prior to menopause.  My aunt use to call it "Mental Pause"...her way of joking about the mental, emotional and physical changes during this time in a women's life. It can be challenging and an unknown for many women. The perimenopausal emotional and hormonal connection can often be overlooked. Oprah

7 Ways To Stay Sober When Traveling | Sex Addiction

Have you heard the old adage that “when the cat is away the mice will play?” When children are left unsupervised it doesn’t take long for them to find, or create, a little mischief. Who can blame them? Our brains quickly process the situation: no one’s around, this doesn’t happen too often, let’s take advantage of this opportunity and have

3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Single

I took nearly two hours to get ready for a fun night with my single girlfriends.  My Michael Kors outfit was fab, my makeup was spotless, and the compliments were overflowing from my girlfriends. We were going to paint the town red, or at least that was the plan. But on that particular night I felt empty and more so