Upon embarking on this journey of speaking up and raising awareness about my post-natal depression, I have completely let it ALL hang out. I have put myself ‘out there’ for the world to see…my horrible dark thoughts, my behaviours, my fears and hang ups… All of my rawness and vulnerabilities. It was not an easy
Generally speaking, the time frame that certain symptoms last is what enables your healthcare team to diagnose whether you (or your partner) has post-natal depression. If you have any or all of the symptoms listed below for a period of 2 WEEKS OR MORE, then this can be a helpful guide as to whether you
Fear was the greatest factor that held me back from speaking up for so long. Fear is what held me back from my recovery. Fear is what kept me trapped within the darkness for so long. Yet, it was a monumental waste of time that created so much more angst than was necessary and certainly
There are SO many myths and misconceptions that I want to de-mystify…or ‘debunk’ from the inside out. It is why I chose to embark upon this whole journey of sharing my experience and insights, as I felt like there was no understanding from me and those closest to me prior to falling ill…and I saw
When I was in the depths of my illness and could not think clearly, my head was in a thick dark fog…I felt so utterly lost. I felt alone. I felt overwhelmed. I felt so utterly confused as to what was happening. Even as a health professional myself. The second time that it happened, it
I remember feeling so disconnected. Disconnected from myself; my emotions and my body. Almost like someone had switched off my heart and brain-centre overnight. Disconnected from my baby, my older son the second time and my fur-baby. Instantly. As soon as day 5 post-birth rolled in, a switch was flicked (now I know that it
I came across the modality of infant massage after beginning my studies in Ayurveda (ancient practice of healthcare, typically referred to as ‘Indian medicine’ but upon translation from Sanskrit means ‘the science of life’). In Ayurveda, the practice of self-massage called Abhyanga, forms an important treatment for balancing the body; but especially important for a
Learning Ayurveda, the ancient Eastern modality of health and wellness through the application in lifestyle and practices, has been such a paradigm shift for me. Yes, as an Australian-born Indian woman, I have had influences from the principles throughout my life. Yet, as a pharmacist, with my scientific and dare I say ‘masculine’ mind, I
Learning Ayurveda has been a journey of coming back home. Coming back to principles that feel so full of wisdom and divinity. Coming home to my truth. Coming home to foundations of a simple and elemental base. It feels like it is knowledge that runs through my veins, such that when my teacher in Perth
As a registered Pharmacist, I have been trained in Western medicine and I absolutely devoured science and its place in therapy. I can appreciate the duality of pharmaceuticals but knew their place was only one piece of the puzzle to health and well-being. Being an Australian-born Indian woman, I grew up with certain practices without