Today is May 31, 2022. It’s the final day of Mental Awareness Month.
On June 25th the Knoxville Chapter is hosting a fundraiser called “Climb Out the Darkness” sponsored by Postpartum Support Int. It’s their annual event to raise awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, The Climb brings our community together to shine a light on a darkness we often don’t speak about. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth.
Society is finally allowing a graceful light to be shown on those who experience mood disorders in their postpartum. Which I think has been very positive for most women going through this because it allows us to not feel alone, and also feel validated that there is nothing “wrong” with ourselves.
I hope May has been a wonderful month for all my mamas out there! If not, I am sorry, I’m sending you all the love and support I can muster. If you are feeling blue, here are my top 5 Go-To activities to help bring some light, happiness, and positivity back into perspective:
- Get Outside! This may be just going on a short walk, drinking some wine on the back porch, or sitting on your front porch watching some wildlife.
- Workout & Exercise! I vary on which one I feel like doing. If I’m anxious and need to burn some energy it’s better to get blood flowing, muscles pumping. If you need to feel calm, then yoga will likely feel better for you!
- A Splurge. This will be an unpopular one probably, but when I’m feeling down… I love to just go get my favorite cup of coffee, and maybe get a sweet treat. Just something that I feel like is a “treat”.
- Call/Text A Friend 🙂 Sending a quick text to a friend or loved one, and letting it be TOTALLY random, and then seeing their happy response always makes me feel better. If you have time, it is way better to call and get that true – friend conversation time- but most people hardly have time for that anymore… But still try and make an effort!
- Literally Hug Someone. A physical embrace can trigger endorphins and the feeling of safety. When you feel anxious, depressed, or just out of your element – go snuggle your little one, hug your person, and that physical embrace just reminds us that they are still THERE & they love you.
I hope you find those helpful!
If you are local to Knoxville, TN on June 25th there will be the Climb Out of The Darkness Event and if you would like any more information on it please drop a comment below or contact me through the contact form 🙂
Have a great day!
