Calm Corner Weighted Blankets, Aveiro
Run by people who have been through trauma and ptsd and body image and self-worth themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
For new parents who feel nothing like the pictures said they would. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Portugal circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through trauma and ptsd and body image and self-worth themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Support groups, a helpline and provider directory for perinatal mental health.
Run by people who have been through anxiety and panic and trauma and ptsd themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
โFor whoever is where I was: I was right where you are two years ago. My baby is 4 months and I do not feel what I should, and I couldn't see past it. Some weeks I don't think about it at all. xโ
โI'm not going to tell you it gets better straight away, because that would be a lie. What I will say is that the thoughts don't have to run the whole day. I lied on that questionnaire too, and I wish I hadn't. The health visitor is not there to judge you. Tell one person the truth, even just one. And delete the symptom checker app. It is not your friend at 2am.โ
โNot that long ago, about a year, that was me. I remember my husband back at work after two weeks like it was yesterday. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. It doesn't stay this heavy. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ
โFor anyone new to this: I've been there. For me it was about three years ago. I remember my husband back at work after two weeks like it was yesterday. Some weeks I don't think about it at all. It doesn't stay this heavy.โ