Helping moms recognize and endure postpartum mental illness. I make funny videos to cope with PPD/A!
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The latest episode of my podcast is out!
Episode 25 finishes off May’s Mental Health Awareness month with a story of how my brand new house molded, and how it relates to mental health.
Take a listen & leave a review if you can!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mama-retreat/id1637953510?i=1000614207020
My OB asked me, "Are you experiencing postpartum depression?" at my routine, 6-week after birth checkup.
I'm not sure... I don't FEEL depressed..? I mean, maybe a little. But how depressed is *depressed*? Do I have to be more sick than I am to qualify for help?
Google doesn't have great answers either 😫 But after finally being diagnosed with depression and anxiety, I'm able to pinpoint specific symptoms that should have been obvious signs all along. So I wanted to share them with you!
Recognizing the symptoms of depression is the first step to healing from ppd. Follow for more ppd healing tips. ✨
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When 2021 started, Colton and I had some health goals that we wanted to achieve. I was excited✨ because I never had done anything like it before, but I was also worried 😥 about not finishing my goals.
👉🏼At the end of 2021, I looked back on the year and was astonished at the ACTUAL outcome of my goal setting.
I realized that it's OKAY to set goals that are going to take a long time! It relieves a lot of the pressure to be "perfect" at something from the get go, and encourages you to just keep trying.
Setting goals for 2022 was much more fun, because I felt capable of setting long-term goals that would benefit me later. 🙌🏻
I feel the same about motherhood. No longer am I burdened by the expectation to do everything right so I don't screw up my kids 😂 But I am able to find more purpose and joy in the journey.
How are you feeling about motherhood right now?
I remember the first time I told my husband that I thought I needed to see a therapist/counselor.
I felt embarrassed, ashamed, and like I was broken and no one could fix me. But I didn't like not feeling like myself.
It can be so daunting to make that first phone call 📞to set up an appointment. So let me help you by reassuring you if you are wondering if you should see a therapist.
1. Taking a break doesn't seem to recharge your energy or mood. When multiple breaks just don't seem to cut it, or you feel like running away (mentally or physically), then it's time to talk to a therapist.
2. If someone were to ask "what's wrong?" and you feel like your answer would likely be "I don't know". PPD can feel incredibly smothering, and after days or weeks or months of pushing away negative emotions, you can really feel numb to almost anything (good or bad!) If you feel this way, it's time to talk to a therapist.
3. You feel frightening emotions like rage, anger or are preoccupied by death or hurting. These thoughts and emotions are like big red flags 🚩 from your brain saying, "Hey! I'm not doing so well! I need some help!" It's time to talk to a therapist.
Hopefully, you can catch these symptoms early and meet with someone ASAP... don't suffer unnecessarily, waiting to see if things will resolve on their own. 🙅♀️
Follow for more ideas on how to recover from PPD!
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I remember the first time I told my husband that I thought I needed to see a therapist/counselor.
I felt embarrassed, ashamed, and like I was broken and no one could fix me. But I knew that I needed help.
It can be so daunting to make that first phone call 📞to set up an appointment. So let me help you by reassuring you if you are wondering if you should see a therapist.
1. Taking a break doesn't seem to recharge your energy or mood. When multiple breaks just don't seem to cut it, or you feel like running away (mentally or physically), then it's time to talk to a therapist.
2. If someone were to ask "what's wrong?" and you feel like your answer would likely be "I don't know". PPD can feel incredibly smothering, and after days or weeks or months of pushing away negative emotions, you can really feel numb to almost anything (good or bad!) If you feel this way, it's time to talk to a therapist.
3. You feel frightening emotions like rage, anger or are preoccupied by death or hurting. These thoughts and emotions are like big red flags 🚩 from your brain saying, "Hey! I'm not doing so well! I need some help!" It's time to talk to a therapist.
Hopefully, you can catch these symptoms early and meet with someone ASAP... don't suffer unnecessarily, waiting to see if things will resolve on their own. 🙅♀️
Follow for more ideas on how to recover from PPD!
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How do you know if you have postpartum depression, or "the baby blues"? 💙
First, let's define what "the baby blues" are.
During pregnancy, the body's hormone levels are 200+ times greater than pre-pregnancy. Most of these hormones come from the placenta. As soon as that placenta is delivered, your hormones take a NOSE DIVE. The symptoms we experience as a result of this are referred to as "the baby blues". 😔
But your body is amazing and she quickly tries to heal herself. 🙌
Sometimes, though, the body and mind forget what they are supposed to do normally. Continued/worsening symptoms are called "postpartum depression". 💔
There are several things you can do to help your body heal from postpartum depression. Follow for those ideas!
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I have a PLETHORA of free makeup credits I need to use. What better way to celebrate than along with the Black Friday Sale?!
Not only are the Black Friday items on sale, but you get a free eyeshadow with every order!
(Limit one order per person)
Link to shop 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Http://Brittany-Miller.Seintofficial.com
All 3 of these eyeshadow bundles launch today! (With some other exciting products + colors!)
Which bundle is your favorite? I know which one I’m putting on today!
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Did you know?
The median age of children in foster care is 6 ½ years old. While many people stereotype foster children as troubled teens, the truth of the matter is that most foster children are just that — children. Their biological parents are taken from them at a very young age, which can have a huge impact on their cognitive and emotional development growing up if they are not cared for properly in their youth.
20,000 youth age out of the foster care system between the ages of 18 – 21 annually. The exact time a foster youth ages out of the system depends on where they live. Regardless, roughly 20,000 youth are forced to exit the system annually without having found a forever family, leaving them to fend for themselves.
The foster care system underinvests in foster children, contributing less than 50% of what it costs an average American family to raise a child from 0 – 17 years of age. With this tragic lack of investment, it is not surprising that youth are not adequately prepared for independence. Within four years of aging out, 70% will be on government assistance, 25% will not have completed high school, and less than 12% will ever earn their college degree. Not only is this a tragic loss of potential, but our economy as a whole suffers a cost of $1million per youth we fail because of lost production and the cost of social services.
These staggering statistics is what Love is Never Wasted is trying to help diminish. There are far too many children in foster care, with not enough foster parents. If you're interested in learning more about foster care, visit our website, loveisneverwasted.org
*Stats were taken from ifoster.org
New Releases drop to artists today at 12pm EST!
Customer drop is on September 29th. Set a reminder/alarm! All of these shades are fall-must haves, and perfect for everyday wear. 😍
✨Restock Alert✨
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Contour- Olive
Lip+Cheek- Frenchie
Vanilla Dust Setting Powder
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Have you checked out the clearance items?
There's a couple things on there that you could use for other than they're intended!
Muse Highlight - Contour color w/cool base
Icon & Cinnamon Highlight - great for bronzer
Also, there are a TON of compacts for sale on there! If you've been needing to size up in a compact but don't want to pay full price, it would be great to snag one of those!
https://brittany-miller.seintofficial.com/en/shop/party-129748/shop-all
Happy Valentine’s Week!!!
It’s my birthday on Valentine’s Day—which I’ve always been fond of.
Let’s party this week, and do another giveaway!
Here’s a game for today 🤍
Did you know this?
As a hostess of a party, you can get 10-20% off your Seint order AND 1-4 items for 50% off?
Party, class, soirée—whatever you want to call it, let’s schedule one.
Would you rather to HOST or ATTEND a party this month?👇🏼🤍
K thanks byeee...
I’m giving away an eyeshadow of your choice this week!
All you have to do is watch this video & tell me something you learned from it in the comments.
BONUS points if you come attend the birthday party with me on Friday! 🤍🤍🤍
Want to get an eyeshadow of your choice for free??
All you have to do is attend the Seint Artist Program birthday party on Friday. 🎉
There will be tons of games, giveaways, and more fun! Just don’t forget to tell me one thing you learned & get entered into my giveaway of a free eyeshadow!
Can’t wait to see your RSVP below!
Xoxo, Britt
✨Restock Alert✨
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Highlight- White Peach
Highlight- Icon
Highlight- Mirage
Highlight- Muse
Eyeshadow- Tangled
Brush Collection
How can something applied in streaks blend so beautifully? Oh, because it’s Seint cream makeup and the best foundation out there.
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Something’s coming...!
Save the date : 1/26/2021
Zoom in on that second picture. Not a stitch of makeup is seen.
What do you think it could be??
I made this for our New Year’s Eve festivities tonight! The party includes my husband and I and our two best friends just at our house... 😅 think we can finish the whole cake?
What are your New Years Eve plans tonight?
A little Copper Eyeshadow Tutorial for you today! 🥉🥉🥉
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJtSwpPa/
COPPER EYESHADOW 🧡🤎🧡
Here’s the shopping link for all your personal and gifting needs. 🤍
https://brittany-miller.seintofficial.com/en/shop/party-129748/shop-all
https://thebrittanymiller.com/, https://themamaretreat.com/
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How can something applied in streaks blend so beautifully? Oh, because it’s Seint cream makeup and the best foundation out there. 🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿
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