# @pinkstork on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zaKmHhm_k
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13896504-pinkstork-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-08-30T21:30:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Pink Stork (@pinkstork) — https://gondola.cc/pinkstork

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This topic is a bit heavy, but as we’re invested in women’s health, we feel like it’s important to cover postpartum anxiety (PPA). Nearly 1 in 7 new moms are reported to have a prolonged period of overwhelming depression or anxiety after giving birth, and 33% of women are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime - the actual number may be higher. Physical and emotional healing after childbirth takes time, and God is always working on your behalf.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s important to recognize the signs of anxiety:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Changes in eating or sleeping⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Dizziness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Hot flashes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Inability to focus⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Nervous energy that can’t be turned on or off⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Excessive worry⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There isn’t a quick-fix for anxiety - some women will use therapy, prescription medication, herbal remedies, or a combination of these remedies. Always check in with your healthcare provider, and talk with a loved one who can help you recognize these feelings.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mariah shares that, after 14 month of prescription medication for her postpartum anxiety, she finally felt as if it did not have control over her anymore! We believe she sums it up perfectly: “For those of you currently in the midst of it I just want you to know it’s not forever. This is only temporary. Yes I know it’s life altering in the moment but it’s not life changing. I know it’s easy to feel lost and hopeless and I just want to leave you with this reminder. It’s not how long the storm lasts... but how you dance in the rain!”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are your words of advice for a new mom?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: MariahCantando⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#anxiety #ppanxiety #postpartum #postpartumanxiety #womenshealth #mentalhealth #womensmentalhealth #selfcare #pinksotrk #afterdelivery #newborn #womenswellness #healthandwellness

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anxiety, afterdelivery, womenswellness, newborn, postpartum, womensmentalhealth, selfcare, mentalhealth, postpartumanxiety, healthandwellness, ppanxiety, pinksotrk, womenshealth

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