Motherhood can be tough at the best of times. We've heard more and more stories of new moms who are struggling. We hope this helps. You are not alone.⁠ ⁠ In this Birth Circle episode (link in bio), @dr.avivaromm sits down with multi-time-NYT best-selling author, Oprah Super Soul Sunday guest, and sought after talk show guest, @gabbybernstein as she shares her journey through postpartum anxiety and out the other side. ⁠ ⁠ "There is a deeply rooted stigma in our culture surrounding mental illness in general, and if you are a new mom, it can feel difficult to admit that you are struggling with fear, stress, obsessiveness, worry, despair, overwhelm, etc., because of this oppressive assumption that we put on new mamas that...‘your baby is here, you should happy as F#@!!!’ But postpartum is an exceptionally intense time at best, exhausting, emotional, and often overwhelming. Unfortunately, the result is many women suffering silently – and filled with shame – thru a time when the demands on them are exceptionally high. Add depression, anxiety, a history of trauma, or lack of support into the mix, it can be a recipe for overwhelming breakdown."⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Does this hit close to home? Or are you on the other side of the struggle? Share how you're finding support or what helped you through.