Self-Reflection Sundays: Jesus & Therapy (Post-Partum)
I was blessed to be able to celebrate turning 35 this past Wednesday! Here I was starting a new chapter, and the next day was the start of a new month. For some reason, I felt a sadness start to creep in and I can't even give a viable reason for why it happened. Thursday was a busy day that took a toll on me emotionally. It started out with anxiety and progressed quickly to irritability. That morning, I took my infant to the doctor for his two-month checkup. At the appointment, I was given a form to fill out which asked questions about my mental health since having the baby. I answered honestly about my feelings and the doctor consequently asked me if I'd thought about talking to a counselor or therapist. I definitely have. Not even because of having a baby, but just because of life. I had seen therapists/psychiatrists before including in college and even while working as a teacher. In recent years, I hadn't made it a priority although it could have been beneficial. My husb...