Please talk to your doctor about post partum depression and anxiety. There’s absolutely no shame. My youngest is the same age as Fletcher (we were expecting at the same time!) and I had PPA after him. It was terrible and I wouldn’t want any mother to experience it. Once I got on something though, life and my outlook improved SO much. I know sometimes the natural way is better. But I firmly believe that the Lord gave us the knowledge of medicine for our benefit and if we use it wisely when we truly need it, it can bless us immensely. Praying for you!
I agree! PPA and PPD are not talked about ENOUGH. Yes, talk to someone and have an honest discussion about your feelings. Keeping you and your family in my prayers❤🙏🏾
Megan, I’m a pastors wife, a momma of three, two of which have autism and too many medical conditions to type out. My youngest is 22 but will always function around 3-4 years old. He has a rare disease as well and requires 24/7 care. My oldest is married and I also have a granddaughter. But the two younger ones will always be home. I haven’t had 8 hours of sleep in 25 years now. My husband and I have been on only two dates alone in the last 15 years. I’m forever in the baby/toddler mom stage in so many ways and even more! When anyone is sick in our house my anxiety peaks from stress and fear that he will get it also. When my son is extra ill, and I’ve had less sleep than usual my anxiety is unreal! And I have had to seek help from my family doctor before. I can’t choose to continually see myself as a failure because I have real fears and want to protect them, after all, God made me the person I am! Don’t get me wrong, Sometimes I feel like I’m never able to do enough and the weight of it all feels so very crushing. But after so many years of this, I’m also able to step back and see later that I am fully trying my best with all the love I have. The other thing that stuck out to me, is you saying (paraphrasing) you know that there are others who have harder circumstances. While this is true, it’s basically true for everyone. Don’t diminish “your hard”. There’s always someone who has it harder than someone else, that doesn’t take away from how hard it is on anyone at all. I hope that makes sense. I want you to give yourself grace. I want you to know that you are not alone! And more than anything if you need to talk with someone or even need more than that, IT IS OK! Sometimes life is just harder than some of us individually can handle. Some of us have brains that are wired differently or made up of different chemical values. We are not less than because of this and it is no different than seeking medical help for any other reason. You are in my prayers. Hugs, Jennifer
I so get you. I raised 3 ….. one of which is also dx’ed with severe PANDAS….. he needs 24/7 care - screams in chronic pain every awake minute. Sending you so much love 🫶🤟❤️
Jennifer, thank you for sharing. I have 2 adult daughters (27 and 25) with autism, psychiatric issues as well as a number of medical issues. My husband of 30 years left at the end of 2020 and we just became divorced. I will be caring for my daughters who will always live with me. It is hard and at times and isolating. Sometimes I feel guilty for feeling depressed and and realize that is ok to ask for help and that God places people in our lives at a time when we need it most. I also believe that God leads us to share our stories with other people who need to hear it. HIS timing is ALWAYS PERFECT. ❤😊🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝🕊
Don’t ever apologize for sharing real life feelings. What you said may really make a difference to another mama who is struggling. ❤️ It’s so easy to think that everyone else has it all figured out, especially on social media.
Mental illness is REAL! Seek professional help! You have SO MUCH to be thankful for that the things you mentioned are just life. There are folks going through so much more….you obviously have no clue. I really like Josh for being the adult in the room. Good Luck!
😢post partum depression is real. Please speak to your doctor. Please. It is real, can be treated and nothing to be ashamed of or be avoided. PLEASE. It is not weakness, failure or anything like that. Please don't ignore it.
I sought Christian counseling for depression and anxiety during my pregnancy and it was the best decision I could have made for myself. It was such a blessing and encouragement to talk to someone knowledgeable when I felt such anxiety and confusion! Hang in there ❤
Girl go to therapy! It doesn’t have ANY bearing on your faith, it’s not a weakness to go to therapy! It is just homemaking for your mind! Anxiety can be helped with therapy and it can also be helped medically and there is no shame in it. You absolutely must prioritize your mental health!
Megan, you would never tell someone else that they were stupid or should be embarrassed about struggling with anxiety. I see so much of myself in you and hearing you say those things really opened my eyes to how it sounds when I say those same things about myself. Yes, work on it within your marriage and friendships, yes consider seeing a Christian counselor (I started 6 months ago and it has been amazing), yes consider using medication once it's safe to do so, but let's remember to extend grace to ourselves the same way we would to someone else, and far more importantly, the way God does to us. This season is hard. Thank you for sharing with us. It's important for all of us to know we truly are in this together. Praying for you!
One thing to remember is the impact hormonal fluctuations can have on our emotions. What I hear is a mama who needs to be kinder to herself. This too shall pass. I think your plan is a good one, keep an eye on your emotions, maybe see if some therapy helps at all, then if not, medication is a viable option. It's SO common to feel depression and anxiety postpartum. You are actually dealing with something more common than you realize. Big hugs. Spring will also help, getting out more. If you can, for you because you love it so much, walking and getting outside will do you a world of good!
I would really really really warn against medication. It's for medical reasons. She had a concrete real-world cause for her emotional fluctuations. There is nothing wrong with her brain. It is extremely difficult to come off of spych meds....it takes months and is more disruptive to your mental health (not to mention debilitating) than the episodes that originally lead people to take them. She would have to basically take a vacation from life work and family and friends for a big chunk of a year to get off of them. I've seen how these meds do not help, but just push the problem off until another day. They also can irreversible affect your sexual function for life and DO affect it for the full duration while on the medication. I've seen the affects of Christian counseling on post partum recovery and it is ENORMOUS. Night and Day. The concrete tools they give you to secure support, how to talk to others to keep peace and share what's on your heart respectfully and gain perspective is surprisingly SO simple and also life changing. I recommend the post partum support through "Live Wellness Center" they are in Columbus Ohio I believe but they give telehealth appointments and they are a christian counseling center that i have been to and totally recommend for post-partum support.
@@tyrelnatashanuzum8956 I 100% agree with your comment about psych meds! Many people don’t know the implications of getting on them and getting off of them and how hard it can be. There are people that need to get on it but I don’t think Megan is one of them. ( disclaimer, though I am not a doctor.) I do believe praying and Christian counseling would be much more helpful! 💖🙏
@@tyrelnatashanuzum8956there is no shame if you need medications. And it’s not for you or anyone to tell her not to take something she may need. She may not need the m but that is up to her and her dr to decide not any of us. If medication helps her then there is no reason why she should not take it and have to muddle thru because someone on RU-vid thinks they know better! You say you doing believe she needs meds but you are not her dr! And you can not diagnose someone over the internet and that is a very dangerous thing to do!
It is so brave of you to be so honest! You help so many of us who suffer with anxiety when we realize that others do too. The internet makes everyone else’s lives seem so perfect that people watching can get very down about their own lives! Thank you for keeping it real!
Grandkids just got out of carseats, so I went back to a to a SUV, but nothing more practical than a mini van . Hang in there. Your hormones are still bouncing back from the baby. Hopefully you will feel like your old self soon.❤
A naturopath told me that a mom is not back to "normal" until 9 months postpartum! And I just hit that mark with my baby. It's so so true. I'm an over achiever so this is hard to accept.
I’d say it’s probably longer. So much strength is needed to keep that baby alive and thriving, breastfeeding or not. They are on you so much of the time. You just need to be kind to yourself and accept any help when offered. ❤
When you’re in it , it feels like it’s gonna last forever. When you get to the other side (29 years) later , you’d give anything to take care of your baby’s sniffles. Give yourself some grace. lol where did you get chik-fil-a on a Sunday???
I'm old, but as a young, anxious, worrying mother, an older woman told me to hold on to the promise that the Lord does NOT give a spirit of fear. Fear comes from the old liar. Rebuke it and hold on to the Lord and He will take it away from you. Anxiety is very hard but there is a way thru it. Prayers.
I’m so happy you have a very a supportive husband. Thoughts and overthinking is very real. You just had a baby and it’s a lot on your body plus caring for your other children. You are doing amazing and keep praying and ask God for direction to how to help you. ❤ HUGS
My goodness Megan, sounds like it was just the perfect storm! ANYONE who is post partum, sick, and sleep deprived, dealing also with other sick children would have reacted the same! That's a lot for even the strongest among us to handle. Don't be too hard on yourself. Just look back and see that with God's help you made it through that storm, and will be stronger because of it. Much love and prayers to you and your family
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing! From a mama who has been in that place, it is reassuring to know that you’re not alone. Last year, my fifth baby was life flighted at five days old and confirmed at the Children’s Hospital that he had contracted bacterial meningitis, and it was in his brain and in the blood. They gave us a 14% chance that with 21 days of treatment in the Nicu that he could live. But there was an 86% chance he would still die. I’m now pregnant with baby six, my sweet one year year-old is healthy and I’m so thankful, but anxiety is a very real thing. I’m praying for you, and I’m so grateful that you share!
A girl who was maybe 17 or 18 had that somehow and we were all on spring break in Europe (all from different schools). She got off a subway in Paris saying she wasn't feeling well (she had a map on how to get back to the hotel. Someone was with her but she died on the actual street and she had apparently been sick and just didn't say anything. I have never forgotten about that girl or her mother or family. She would have been 54 or so this year. This was before the internet and as soon as I got the internet I started googling meningitis. I don't know what strain it was though. Glad your baby recovered❤
I suffered from postpartum depression, and I want to say -- thank you for putting this on the internet. Hormones or not, motherhood is the greatest gift and challenge. Talk therapy has been extremely helpful for me, even when talking to someone who isn't my husband or family. The outside perspective, especially from a therapist or counselor that has postpartum experience. Many mothers face these challenges but do not talk about it. They suffer in silence, and that only hurts Mom.
You’ve been through so much this past year with your pregnancy. So many of us suffer with anxiety, depression, PPD or PTSD. It takes a strong person to get help through counseling and/or medication! Don’t wait to get help, you deserve it and so does your family❤️
Please don’t ever be embarrassed or shameful about anxiety. It is a very real thing. I highly suggest counseling. Even when life is great, having a professional to talk to about your mental health is so beneficial. Hugs to you, Megan. You’re doing a great job!
Anxiety is soooo real during and after pregnancy. I suffered horribly with my last pregnancy with our twins for the last 2 months of pregnancy and after. I sought medical help and so thankful I did. Don’t beat yourself up over it and don’t be ashamed to seek medical help. There is joy in the morning ❤. Also, Cocalico is the absolute best. We vacation in your area each fall and love every minute while there.
Taking medication for postpartum anxiety does not mean you are a failure. ❤ I ended up taking Zoloft for - 4 months postpartum - and it helped so much! Just because you start it doesn’t mean you will be dependent on it and you can wean off. It does not mean you are a failure or aren’t strong enough to deal with the anxiety in other ways. It means you are strong enough to accept the help you need. To humble yourself. It’s truly a life saver and I believe God blesses doctors and researchers with the knowledge to create such medicines to use when we need them. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. Will be praying for you and your family. ❤ You got this mama. But most of all, God has YOU.
I took Remaron and it changed my postpartum anxiety for the better. Postpartum depression and anxiety are real things and should be talked about more. We treat illnesses and disease like diabetes and cancer. Depression and anxiety are just like those, only in our brain. They deserve to be treated too. ❤ I’m a vocal proponent of treatment and therapy now because it helped heal me (with the Lord as a big part!).
Thank you Megan for sharing this. Honestly I stopped watching you for awhile because you seemed so perfect and it almost made me sad like I'll never be Proverbs 31 as much as her. I struggle with health anxiety and its bad from time to time. I totally get what you're saying 100%!! The worst is I worry my.faith is not as good as it should be because I worry. 😢❤❤ you are not alone sister
Oh Megan, this was so real and raw. Thank you for your honest talk towards the end. Hormones can do so much to our moods, especially through and after pregnancy. Add to that the exhaustion you’re in and it’s just so so hard and those feelings of anxiety and/or depression just amplify. I dealt with similar in my last pregnancy and after- I never ever want to go back to that. Things will get better. Hang in there. You’re doing an incredible job and are the best mom to your kids and wife to Josh. You are exactly what your kids need, even in these difficult seasons. Praying for you.
Can you imagine how much easier it would have been keep the bad to yourself? BUT…knowing that it would help others, you were willing to be so vulnerable and transparent! That’s a true testament to the strength of your character! ❤ Thank you Megan!
It IS a real thing. Being honest benefits others who may be suffering in the same way. Too many on this internet put out sterilized and untrue versions of they're lives. You're brave to be truthful.💜
Anxiety is a very real thing and your feelings are valid. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. My Bible Study group is currently reading Putting an X Through Anxiety by Louie Giglio and I highly recommend it! You are not alone. Praying for you. ❤
So proud of you Megan! You just gave birth, a mum of 4 a wife and much more I suffered years with debilitating anxiety, and finally got through it, a few years ago. I gave it to God and he cured the cancer, surgery, chemo and anxiety kept trying to come and I prayed Lord Im the menestral woman I need to touch your garb and I will be healed, Im healed 6 years now God has you, when the darkness is brought into the light, it has no power! you did it, love you sister in Christ xxx
I completely understand and relate to the anxiety that is induced by children being sick. I struggle with it every time we have sickness in the house and it's only made so much worse by post partum hormones.
I have multiple chronic illnesses and am sick most of the time. It’s so hard to care for my kids and family. It’s unbelievable how much our physical has to do with our mental. It’s so tough. God is still good❤️
I understand you... I have Fibromyalgia and it was so very hard when my babies were small now that they have kids of their own so I love and enjoy my grandkids very much but there are days I have to stay in bed ..... So the struggle is real but God is so Good .... I thank him for every day he gives me ❤
@@reginabell475 I’m in the thick of it and pregnant again! My last was recently diagnosed with autism and all the therapy appointments have made things seem impossible but I know it’s a season and it too will pass. Good hearing you made it through and are on the other side!💗
Megan, worrying about others and loving them and feeling deep emotions is never a weakness. It just proves how in tune you are with yourself, your surroundings and the things we cannot explain. Thank you for sharing your real raw struggles. You will get through this. God is guiding you to great things. ❤
❤❤❤❤❤. Sleep deprivation is the worst!! Love your mumma bear heart. There isnt a mother alive that wants to be responsible for their newborn being in pain. Glad you had such an active support team and know God is with you through it all. May you all go from strength to strength. God bless
Thank you so much for sharing Megan. I tell my husband every time we are sick that “no one told me the hardest part of parenting is sickness”. Your anxieties are so very common for sickness around a newborn. I’m praying for you! That you all are able to get back to your normal soon! You are so very loved by your RU-vid community!
The post partum season surprised me by being the hardest time of my life. All the joy of a new baby makes you think the anxiety, fear and overall hormonal imbalance is just you being crazy but it’s so real and it takes time for things to get back to normal. Sending so much love to you in this season!
That’s called post partum anxiety and it’s very serious. I had it and I should have gotten help. It’s kind of like ppd but severe anxiety and a real diagnosis with intrusive thoughts. Talk to therapist, get home visits from a midwife, and have a memory verse for yourself. Don’t neglect it💛 I love you Megan don’t feel embarrassed! I felt like I couldn’t control it at all. You are such a blessing, praying for you!
I just found your channel a few days ago and I love it!! This video touched me. Your feelings are valid and you will persevere!! The therapy or counseling through the church is a great idea!! We all need a little mental health reset sometimes! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! Things have been much better now that health had been restored. But sickness and hard times inevitably come again. Hopefully I won't be postpartum with raging hormones and little sleep.
Megan Fox I don't know what's been going on lately besides the Lord knows I need you! We just went through this as well. For probably 3-4 weeks I had such a hard time because of sickness, new baby, anxiety, all the things. It was HARD! To know someone else understands and I wasn't just imagining it all is so so helpful to my heart! Thank you for being honest and sharing those really private thoughts and fears that many people never share. Even close friends. You are a blessing in my life.
You’re the best for sharing real life with your public. Someone needs to hear this. Life is not always easy and we go through tough times. We build our character and strength through the valleys we are in, not the mountains! God has an amazing plan for your life, just keep on sharing your world! He is guiding the entire thing! Thanks for sharing!!
Mom hormones after birth made me feel the same. Wait it out and talk to your loved ones. Then you get to hear the other peoples thoughts and you are not left alone❤❤❤
Megan, you are so brave to share and be so vulnerable. I’ve battled anxiety throughout my life, but it gets really bad during pregnancy and postpartum. It’s really encouraging to hear from other moms going through similar feelings. I can definitely relate to the anxious me and the “normal” be seeming like two totally different people. Once I’m out of the fog of it, it seems so silly and strange, but in the moment, it’s AWFUL. Said a prayer for you 💗
❤You’ve got this, Megan. Your openness about your struggle will have helped many others. You are a wonderful and devoted Mama. It is very generous of you to share how you have been feeling. It is great that you have supportive family and friends around you. Wishing you a more peaceful time ahead.
thank you for sharing. Anxiety can be so frustrating because it's not "real" but it is real and sometimes only people that suffer from it can understand. I hope and pray for you and your family. I think talking about it does help...at least it helps me when I have those moments of anxiety.
Make an appointment with a therapist that understands this crazy season of life that you are living. It is a big step, and will be a bigger step walking into that first appointment. At one point you will walk out that office feeling like yourself again. No longer carrying everything on your shoulders and with new tools to deal with the challenges. Do it for you.
Oh sweetheart I’m so sorry you are going through this. I can’ assure you that your feelings and anxiety are all normal emotions, especially after you just gave birth to the most adorable baby boy! I’ve struggled with anxiety what seems like forever. Talking to someone that has gone through similar situations helps a lot! Also having someone just to sit and listen to you without judgement is a big blessing!! Our Lord is ALWAYS with and won’t ever let you down! I’m praying for you and your beautiful family! Thank you for being so honest and truthful with us. Sending hugs and prayers your way!!!
Anxiety is a very real part of our bodies and minds that God made. It can come from trauma, hormones, or a difficult season of life. We should NEVER feel guilty for feeling anxious. Should we address it? Absolutely! Talking to family/friends/clergy, increasing self-care, and/or seeing a doctor are all ways of treating it. Doctors and medications are blessings from God, too, and it's not at all un-Christian to seek help. Best wishes!
Wow! I definitely feel guilty for it. I'm hoping it was just situational. I haven't really struggled with it much since, but we will see and keep leaning on God through the ups and downs.
Yes! It’s shame that I am hearing. There is NO condemnation in Christ! He loves you and wants you to be whole. I am a Christian therapist and all you are expressing seems very normal for the season you are in. Take some time to regroup, but if the suffering continues….please speak to a therapist and your doctor. ❤
Anxiety is not weakness. That's a lie from the enemy. Please don't be embarrassed. There's a lot of us out here who understand. What you are going through is a lot. You are being an awesome momma, wife and just all around great woman of God. You are an overcomer through Jesus. ❤
I completely understand this! I get debilitating anxiety whenever my children get sick. I can’t sleep. I can’t eat. I can hardly function. Whenever I tell people about it most just laugh or roll her eyes but it’s a very real thing when it’s happening to you. Praying for you!💜
Meghan I have had anxiety for the past 6 years. Developed it randomly postpartum 6 years ago. I feel like my whole life is cancelled, I had never been the same after. I have better and worse days. The symptoms are horrible and scary and steal my whole life from me. I even thought I had a brain tumor or MS at first, I got everything checked and it was just anxiety, that's how severe it can get. Keep praying even if you don't want to. I couldn't even read the Bible or pray, I would be so numb and appathetic. I forced myself anyway at the advice of others and it really helped. The devil wants us to be in fear, fear is never from the Lord. I am that mom that has been through this valley and wish I could offer you a shoulder.
I hope you can get some help from a licensed professional. Six years of suffering like that is a lot. I am a Christian therapist and there are so many things out there that can help someone dealing with anxiety and depression and God does not want you to suffer like that. He loves you and wants you to have fullness of life ❤
Hi Megan, I'm a new viewer and I wanted to thank you for your honesty. think it's completely natural to feel anxious, especially when you're ill, stressed out and sleep deprived. Whenever I find myself experiencing anxiety, I try to pause and be thankful that I still have the strength of mind to cry, worry and make an effort to get my life back on track. As difficult as those times feel, I know I'd feel much worse if I was just apathetic the whole way through. And then, as the external pressures ease and I return to my routine, I start to feel much better. Hope things get better for you too.
I am so sorry you suffer from anxiety. I could feel this on such a personal level and actually cried with you while you talked. So many people suffer from anxiety and depression. Thank you for sharing your story. Hugs and prayers from NC
Megan you have every right to share your darker days! We have an preemie from 30 weeks and she's almost 3 now and gets sick so often and we end up in the hospital quite alot. So I completely understand your anxiety! I would recommend to do high doses of vitamin D. That has helped me alot with my mental health! We have also had a newborn with RSV and she was hospitalized for a couple weeks! So hearing your struggles helps other moms too. And your mom is not wrong about someone needing your support one day when they are having a tough time. ❤
Precious Megan, I so wish we could all hug you and pray over you. Thank you for being so honest, we should all be so brave. As a mom I can tell you, there is nothing worse then seeing your precious babies(even my adult kids) sick or hurting, I would rather it be me then them. Please, please, give yourself grace, you have had a baby, you are sleep deprived, he is taking all the nutrients, and you have three other kiddo's, a husband, and a business, a home that you are trying to manage, and you got sick, it's normal to be overwhelmed. Maybe it is some PPD, or maybe you are just TIRED. Whatever it is and however you decide to manage it all, I am sure you will have family, friends, and all of us cheering you on and praying for you. It's okay to need help, ask for it. It's okay if the house is not perfect, it's okay if there is not a gourmet meal on the table, it is okay to rest, put those kiddo's in their rooms for a hour after your precious baby is asleep, silence the phone, turn off everything, and grab a cup of coffee, and sit in the sun and do NOTHING for a bit. It is okay. Sending you good thoughts, encouragement, and prayers.
Hey girl, I had severe postpartum anxiety and didn't know that's what it was until years later. And I still struggle with anxiety. You're not alone. The biggest help for me is to lay facedown with arms and hands out giving God everything I'm worried about. He already has it all but surrendering even if the worst happens praying, "Thy will be done" helps me release the perceived control. I would also keep some verses close by that you can pray through, believing the words that you're praying. My heart and love and support goes to
As someone who struggles a lot with anxiety, it is easy to slip into fear and shame. Shame grows in the darkness and silence, so thank you for sharing so vulnerably. I completely identified with you when you said it was like you didn't know that Megan. It's amazing how fast it can come and go and how it can feel so "unlike" yourself. Christian counseling has been so important in my journey. Praying for you!
thanks for sharing authentically - it helps others - its easy to think that everyone else's days are ONLY filled with sunshine and its really helpful to just see some glimpses of real life too. you're definitely brave to share and I believe God will also reward you for helping others in your own journey. God bless you and the family.
Megan, after having my first baby i really struggled with depression but it was the worst when he was around 1 year old. I had never gone to counseling before but my husband said maybe i should try it so i found a christian counselor and went for a few months and i can say it really did help because he pointed me to Christ and just continued to encourage me with scripture. I dont think the counselor would have made a difference unless it was all about pointing me to Christ. God is our counselor and He is all we need but the bible talks about fellowship and encouragement from other believers so finding that is also so helpful. What Josh was doing was that❤ God will provide what you need❤
Postpartum depression is no joke! And…..you and your family being sick on top of it, is an incredible burden to shoulder, too. If you can find that one lady who has been through PPD, it helps tremendously! After I had my son (many moons ago), I went through it and was crying often, had no feelings of joy, only almost a “panic” feeling! My mom was miles away and no help. My friends that came over were all excited and smiling and laughing and there I was faking it so they wouldn’t know I wasn’t feeling the joy😢 The turn came when my Aunt called me and evidently could sense I was struggling. She told me to pack up the baby and come spend the day with her. She didn’t let on that she knew I was having a tough time. When she started asking me things and telling me how SHE’D felt when she had her baby, it was like a ton of bricks lifted off of me. My mood changed radically and almost instantly because FINALLY, someone I could relate to!!!! Talking it out with someone who’s been there is a life-changer! I pray you’re doing better and that those nasty and evil hormones get lost! Blessing 🙏🥰❤️
Thank you for being honest. Don’t EVER apologize for how you are feeling. Your testament is meant to help someone (if only just one person). I am praying for all of you for strength hand healing. ❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝🕊
I am sitting sobbing with you. I m so sorry you hat to go through this. Always remember "the sun always comes out after a storm no matter what" God bless you and strengthen you. I am feeling you here thousands of mile away. ❤
Oh Megan💖 you are in my prayers. I hope by now things are much better. I understand anxiety- it’s torture. Anyway I’ll be praying. Thank you for posting I always look forward to your videos 🙏💖
Megan, thank you for being so authentic and sharing with all of us. You’ve been through an incredibly hard few weeks. Don’t diminish your anxiety; it is real. It is one of my biggest challenges also and sometimes I suffer daily. Thank you for reminding us we are not alone. ❤ Please take care of yourself. Lots of love and hugs!!
The light will come shining through! After a grim cancer diagnosis and going through chemo treatments I felt like i will never be able to live again. But here i am living life as good as I can with still having to stay on top of the cancer. So it is possible!
I think there's too much stigma about therapy in Christian spaces. I recommend finding a licensed therapist who is upfront about their Christian faith, which probably will be easy to find in your area. They teach coping mechanisms that I think could really help a lot of people. And if they are a Christian therapist, then they can also provide guidance that is a supplement but not a replacement for your faith. Also, it sounds like perhaps you might be dealing with some postpartum anxiety, which therapists can definitely help with!
Praying for you! Anxiety is so hard. I found God worked through my Christian counselors over the years. This week we also had so much illness in our house, it can be so overwhelming. You are doing a great job! Thank you for your honesty! Greetings from Japan
Megan, this is postpartum depression and anxiety. I had it with my 2 kids. Crippling anxiety about the awful scenarios I imagined happening to my kids, especially my newborn. Therapy and medication helped me cope ultimately. I highly recommend finding help to feel 100% again. Christian counseling is a fantastic idea ❤️
Megan, I am speaking as a therapist. Please consider talking to a professional, even just a few times. It can be faith based if you want it to be. What is the harm in some professional experience?
You being real and Joshes fireside car shopping talk, is why this is my fave RU-vid channel. You have loads of sisters in Christ here who are all praying for you and each other. When I read others community comments on here , I pray for them as well or rejoice with them as well. I have noticed that I am a BASKET case with the worst outlook ever if my sleep is messed up. Hormones are real, stress is real and germs are real and people's infants did die often for illnesses that we have therapies and treatments for today. Germs lurk on door handles. I never go to hospitals because illnesses linger. Women's birthing centers do NOT need to be anywhere where a person with the flu has been. I have so much to say but as usual. I've written too much. ❤
You are not the only one to ever going through this Megan. I’ve experienced the depth of anxiety and depression too and Lord is with you but sometimes you need more than prayer. Medication, Christian counseling, etc! Not it does not feel like something to be proud of…but God says when we are weak He is strong!!
Wow your describe anxiety so well!! You love them and want to be there but it also hurts so much. I’ve felt like that this past week and was just not able to describe it!! Thanks so much for this ❤
When I get sick I get so depressed. I didn’t realize other people feel this way as well. Somehow that makes me feel better. Anxiety is horrible, please give herself some grace but please stay on top of your feelings. Sleep deprivation is terrible and can bring on a multitude of other issues. Thanks for sharing your reality and know you probably are helping someone else whose experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Good bless you.
Oh, Meghan, you are in the muddy trenches of motherhood. I only have 2. They are 17 and 19. I remember those years. You are so busy. Your hormones are out of wack. You're tired. Everyone needs you. It's so hard when mom is sick. I understand anxiety. I struggle from time to time. Prayer, journaling, and my husband of 21 years can usually bring back to the light. And then car issues..ugh. You have been through it. I am proud of you for sharing. You never know who you might help. Your family is beautiful!
Megan, your vulnerability is so appreciated. It’s so easy to look at others lives, your life, and assume everything is so great. That motherhood, mental health etc come so easily. So sharing this, bridges the gap and reminds me that we are all human, we all have our challenges. Please know, you are in my prayers, all the way in Australia. And I don’t just say that, I mean it. I’ve had a long journey with anxiety. With god, and after years of saying no, medication - it’s been life changing. There’s no shame whatsoever. Prayer, community, therapy and if required, medication - it all helps and doesn’t make you flawed or incapable. It makes you normal in fact. Don’t battle on. Remove the shame. Take the steps. Thanks again for being my fave RU-vid channel, your such a delight. Much love from Down Under ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing Megan! I am postpartum after delivering twin boys, and yes the hormones will totally impact our outlook. I am not morally opposed to antidepressants etc but i am of the same mind as you, not wanting to jump in with 2 feet. It's a personal choice how to cope and manage. I am grateful for you being candid and sharing because i can honestly relate so much! I have a backlog of videos to watch on your channel because i can't watch content of people having it "all together" or thr highlight reel type of content when I'm having such a difficult time. It's so refreshing that you chose to share some of your own challenges, so thanks for doing that!
Megan thank you so much for your honesty. I am so sorry to hear what you recently walked through. But I am so thankful God has already brought you out of it! Your mom was right. Your vulnerability in sharing helps other people like me not feel so alone. I battle anxiety and chronic illness almost everyday and it is a fight! But I find so much comfort in knowing my only identity is found in Christ and not found in the battles that we face. And that we are no longer slaves to anything but God! He enables us to fight with the power of his word, prayer, fasting, praising! He is so much greater than anything we face! Thanks again for sharing and God bless you sister!
I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since my Dad almost died 3 days before Christmas 2021. I started looking for ways to help myself with out meds. One thing that has helped me. Was to start a gratitude/grateful journal. You write one thing you are thankful for even if it is you woke up that morning. Essential oils are helping me as well. Be kind to yourself.
Just remember that the 'Proverbs 31' woman wasn't all of those things all at once. There are seasons of life and we adapt and change. Give yourself some grace. If it is hormonal it is a medical situation that should absolutely be treated without condemnation. You are a great mama and daughter of God.
Thank you for being so real with us! I truly understand how you feel. I’ve had some extremely low times myself, and from personal experience, I can tell you that there is no shame in needing Christian counseling/therapy. It has been a great blessing to me. Knowing that you may need the extra help is a really good sign that you aren’t actually going crazy! Sending prayers your way! ❤🙏🏻
What helps me is "We are ok today" when I would worry about something bad happening to my children I would hang on to was that ! "We are ok today"! God says to only worry about today! We know the childhood illness will get better! I hope that helps! The devil really uses our minds as a weapon against us!❤❤
Megan, I'm so sad to hear that you and your whole family were sick. I hope everyone is in good health. It made me cry to see you cry. I suffer from anxiety too, where sometimes I don't even want to go outside, so I can relate to how you feel. We know God is watching over and protecting us but sometimes that anxiety just hits hard. Sending good thoughts and prayers!
This is my first time ever commenting on a video on RU-vid!But I can just so totally relate to your anxiety…I had that with my first born where I was completely and utterly consumed with her getting sick,but as we went on to have 2 more children it got much worse and it turned out to be postpartum depression,anxiety and psychos….an absolute nightmare to live through 😢but by Gods grace I pulled through..I did the counselling and hormone treatments for a long timeI,both helped,love that you talked about this on your channel!I m also a Mennonite,so it seamed like this topic was not something that gets talked about a lot,but I think there is quite a few moms that go through things like this ❤I m praying for you 🙏🏻
Your not alone - Megan - I have struggled with anxiety off and on for many years - Yes it terrible hard and the thoughts that run in your mind is terrible - But we need to remember - We do have light love and hope - Blessings to you
I hope y’all are on the mend now. You sound like I did after my last baby was born and we caught covid while in the hospital and my husband and I got so so sick and I was terrified she would get it too and I had anxiety her whole pregnancy because we had a miscarriage before her, then infertility, and then had her surprise pregnancy and from week 14-18 of her pregnancy I had unexplained bleeding. And the song that carried me through this whole time was the Collingsworth family singing - He already sees. It’s what I would listen to on repeat especially on days when I couldn’t feel her as much or had bleeding. I will pray for you and don’t feel bad for having hard days. And thank you for sharing because it’s helpful to us to know a few people are real on RU-vid. Hugs to y’all.
Guuuurl..... that chat was perfectly fine!!! Anxiety is widespread and worse now a days than ever. One of my best friends and I both have horrid issues with it for a while now, and I'm so thankful not that she has it but that we have each other to talk to about it and we go about dealing with it in different ways and just doing what we can to help each other and ourselves so we are not crippled by it and not able to serve our families. Most of all I'm thankful for God's help too, and will be praying for him to help you as well!!! Much love Megan! You are amazing!
Anxiety is absolutely a real thing! And postpartum depression and anxiety are no joke. Men simply don’t have the same experiences and cannot really understand. I’m so glad you opened up about what you are feeling. It’s cathartic and also setting a great example for your children that our feelings matter and we deserve to be heard and understood. Sending you hugs mama ❤
Love you Megan ❤❤❤❤ I just want to hug you through the screen. All your feelings are so real and so valid. We have one toddler and the stomach hit us twice this winter and it was awful awful awful. I can only imagine how hard all of that must have been while also having such a new baby at home. I am so sorry you guys went through that ❤praying for you
Thank you for sharing and your honesty. OCD can really throw a huge curve ball during life. Definitely feel encouraged to seek support, freedom from OCD / worry and fearful thoughts is possible. It doesn't feel possible, but I promise you it is. You are not alone!!
Thank you for being real! Anxiety surrounding motherhood is not talked about enough! I have had some dark days lately and it is so wonderful and hope inducing to know I'm not alone 🙏 you are such a beautiful light, please don't feel less than for feeling this way!
