Tag: mental health
Confession: I Have Social Anxiety
I have a secret.
It’s not Lifetime Movie of the Week caliber. It’s not even a “break apart your marriage and family” type of skeleton...
Renew You, MilSpouse-Style
Registration is now open for the 2018 Military Spouse Wellness Summit: Renew You! NextGen MilSpouse is a proud sponsor. We invite you to join...
Having Fun Is Good For Your Soul And Your Mind
by Jamie Mari, Guest Contributor
Being a military spouse is already difficult enough. Then you throw work, school, kids and deadlines in the mix? No...
Why I Said ‘No’ To Untreated Depression
I've always been a pretty serious-minded person. Even as a child I was contemplative and had a steady internal dialogue running. I worried about...
How to Live with Anxiety as a Military Spouse
by Jana Wanner, Guest Contributor
As someone who suffers from anxiety, I know it can be difficult to be married into the military lifestyle.
The millions...
Eating My Placenta Saved Me from Postpartum Depression
I was sinking in misery. Everything made me mad or sad or both. The walls were closing in and there was absolutely no air.
Postpartum...
I Uprooted My Life for This? My Not-So-Perfect Transition into Military...
by Wendi, Guest Contributor
Since I was a little girl I have had a dream of meeting my prince. In my mid-30s, my prince finally...
When It’s Not Just a Funk
I just couldn’t shake the baby blues. Even 9 months later, I was grouchy, out of sorts and generally unhappy with everything in my life.
I...
How to Maintain Your Balance When Your Spouse Is Deployed
by Sarah Landrum, Guest Contributor
You know the drill. Your spouse's gear has been packed and repacked more times than either of you want to...
Veterans Crisis Line: Your Phone Could Save a Life
by Rebekah Sanderlin, Guest Contributor
Did you get a Facebook invitation to join Buddy Check 22 yet? If not, you probably will. The movement started...