The Mama Perspective | Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

A space for real stories, shared experiences and modern motherhood

Category: Wellness

  • Deciding to Come off Antidepressants

    After being on antidepressants (Citalopram) for two years last month, I’ve made the decision to try to wean off them. It isn’t the first time. I tried earlier this year but that didn’t go to plan, turns out you can’t plan for it to be honest. There goes the planner and organiser in me! If…

  • 3 Things I’m Letting Go Of

    As you get older, you start to gain a different perspective in life – what’s important to you and what really matters. I’ve still got a way to go with working on the three things I’m trying to remove from my life, or at least reduce. Here goes… Unnecessary stress Ever worry about the small…

  • Reflecting on Parenthood and Love

    Isn’t it true that as you get older, you realise what’s important? My perspective has changed on a number of things. I think my change of outlook changed most significantly when I became a mum. All the high and lows I’ve carried with me, and the events I’ve experienced in life contribute to who I…

  • Breaking the Barriers of Low Self Esteem

    World Mental Health Day earlier this week got me thinking about a topic to talk about. I started to write this post but never got round to finishing it until now. I’ve been through a number of challenges that have affected me mentally. Mixed anxiety and depression, along with PTSD have been outcomes towards the…

  • Navigating Through the Challenges of Milestone Anxiety

    Did you know that milestone anxiety is a thing? Yep, Google it and you’ll find out. We live in a world where someone at least once will ask, when you’ll learn to drive, get married, have kids, the list goes on. For me though, I don’t think it’s ever been about those things. I started…