Ladies, I know a number of us are battling depression and anxiety right now. When my dad was sick he read a book called
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude and was really drawn to it. Throughout the remainder of his illness he was motivated by this concept of Positive Mental Attitude, or PMA. A few years prior to that my mom had been studying divine light and meditation. During her meditation she would often think or wrote affirmations. I found both the use of PMA and affirmations to be very helpful in grieving the loss of both my parents, my divorce and my battle with depression and anxiety.
Over the past few weeks I've had heightened symptoms and admittedly have been struggling with maintaining a positive outlook. I thought it could be beneficial for all of us to challenge ourselves to contribute an affirmation to this thread. It doesn't have to be one you've made up yourself, and it certainly doesn't have to be complicated.
Re: Pregnancy Affirmations
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Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
My belly may be growing, but so is my heart. I welcome the opportunity to increase my capacity to love.
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I love this one! Such a great idea!
Thanks for this thread, @ajstevenson! Feels like this was just what we needed!
It takes more strength to be vulnerable and accept help from others than most people know.
You're allowed to be an imperfect mother with her own ser of fears, weaknesses and shortcomings because no one is perfect.
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
DD born 7.27.2014
BFP 09.2015 - m/c 10.21.2015
Obviously, I still catch myself saying "should" but now it serves as more of a reminder to take the time to self reflect when it comes up instead of just beating myself up.
everything about this season of my life is temporary... The misery of pregnancy, the aches and anxieties... The strain on my marriage and motivation... It's all so, so temporary and someday I'll look back and wish I could get this season back.
"Let go of what if and embrace what is."
DD- 11/2016
Due December 27th with baby #7