This line: "When I finally schedule a 5-60 minute breakdown..." YES! That was absolutely my experience with PPD and have those moments still today. However when I found I was suppressing that crying jag because I had two small children and I was alone with my husband at work for days, my body would eventually shut down until I allowed the space for the big emotion. So even if you feel bad or awkward or self-conscious or whatever about crying, know it is a better alternative than suppression that leads to physical damage.
My mom also gave me wise words when I was worried about my then 3 year old seeing me breakdown all the time. She said: "When I had your brother and you were 5-6, do you remember now how sad I was?" And I couldn't, I remembered a lot of good things. Kids that age recall excitement and joy, like the Midwest rain moment you captured. So give yourself the space to feel the emotion.
Thank you for this comment, Heather. Man have I cried everywhere, unscheduled or not 😅 Grocery store bathroom breakdowns with a toddler refusing to go or watching a random moment of the Olympics. I hope I can get better at breaking out the crying to be honest because I know you’re right: holding it in will cause more damage.
This line: "When I finally schedule a 5-60 minute breakdown..." YES! That was absolutely my experience with PPD and have those moments still today. However when I found I was suppressing that crying jag because I had two small children and I was alone with my husband at work for days, my body would eventually shut down until I allowed the space for the big emotion. So even if you feel bad or awkward or self-conscious or whatever about crying, know it is a better alternative than suppression that leads to physical damage.
My mom also gave me wise words when I was worried about my then 3 year old seeing me breakdown all the time. She said: "When I had your brother and you were 5-6, do you remember now how sad I was?" And I couldn't, I remembered a lot of good things. Kids that age recall excitement and joy, like the Midwest rain moment you captured. So give yourself the space to feel the emotion.
Thank you for this comment, Heather. Man have I cried everywhere, unscheduled or not 😅 Grocery store bathroom breakdowns with a toddler refusing to go or watching a random moment of the Olympics. I hope I can get better at breaking out the crying to be honest because I know you’re right: holding it in will cause more damage.
Looking forward to being part of this incredible conference, Chanel!
Thank you, Jeannie! I’m so thankful for your connection with Dr. Nicole on her book!