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6 Things to Do When You Feel Depressed

January 25, 2021 by Samantha 1 Comment

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In this episode of Postpartum Empowerment, I share some action steps I use when my mental health isn’t the best. Tune in to find out 6 things to do when you feel depressed.

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Do you feel stuck and don’t know where to start in your healing journey? I have been there, too! With four pregnancies and four experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety, I have had a lot of opportunities to learn some baby steps to help me on the days that I struggle most. Join me in this debut episode while I share my 6 things to do when you feel depressed. I hope it will bring you direction and a little structure to your journey towards healing.

Mentions in this episode:

Intro episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-my-journey-with-postpartum-depression/id1547695210?i=1000504543265&itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200

Dry Shampoo Recipe: http://www.melissamaker.com/the-best-dry-shampoo-recipe/

Learn to crochet:
https://www.craftsy.com/class/startup-library-crochet/

Adult Coloring Books:
https://www.kaisercraft.com.au/collections/colouring-books
https://www.christianartgifts.com/Coloring-Products/Adult-Coloring-Books
https://www.koorong.com/c/gifts/stationery/colouring-products

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She Reads Truth https://shereadstruth.com

Young Living Stress Away
https://www.youngliving.com/en_au/products/stress-away-essential-oil

Young Living Valor
https://www.youngliving.com/en_au/products/valor-essential-oil

Young Living Joy
https://www.youngliving.com/en_au/products/joy-essential-oil

Smiling Mind (mindfulness app – free)
https://www.smilingmind.com.au

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Hello, I’m Samantha! Homeschooling mama of 4, lover of all things crochet and enthusiastic consumer of chocolate. Follow along for practical tips to put one foot in front of the other through postpartum depression and anxiety (plus a few bonus mom hacks)! Read more about my journey here.

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