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Mom brain : proven strategies to fight the anxiety, guilt, and overwhelming emotions of motherhood-and relax into your new self
2020
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Have you had a "mom brain" moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Psychologist and mom Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco specializes in the myriad issues that women with young children struggle with. In this compassionate guide, she shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco uses frank, funny, and moving stories to illustrate ways to tame self-critical thoughts and navigate the "new normal" of work, marriage, and friendships. Learn how you can mindfully accept the highs and lows of parenting--even in the toughest moments.
Table of Contents
Author's Notep. vii
Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Introductionp. 1
1"What's Happened to My Head?"p. 1
"Mom Brain" and How CBT Can Help
2"What's Happened to My Heart?"p. 19
Understanding the Emotional Roller-Coaster Ride of Motherhood
3"Who Am I Now That I'm a Mom?"p. 41
Redefining Who You Are and How You Work
4"Why Can't I Stop Worrying?"p. 64
How to Cope When You Sweat the Small Stuff (and Big Stuff)
5"Why Don't I Feel Safe?"p. 85
Managing Fears about Injury, Illness, and Other Threats
6"How Can I Possibly Find Time to Shower When I Have to Take My Toddler to Her French Lessons?"p. 107
Taking Care of Yourself While You're Taking Care of Your Kids
7"Why Cant My Life Be More Instagrammable?"p. 127
Coping with Comparison Making and Social Media
8"Why Can't I Mom Perfectly?"p. 144
What to Do When You Expect Too Much of Yourself
9"How Can I Nurture My Relationship When I'm Busy Nurturing This Kid?"p. 162
Navigating Changes and Challenges with Your Partner
10"Who's the Mother Here?"p. 184
Coping with Extended Family
11"Where Has My Social Life Gone?"p. 203
Fitting Friendships into Your New Life
12"Why Isn't Anyone Having Fun?"p. 223
Surviving Vacations, Holidays, and Special Events with Young Kids
Appendix: Values Worksheetp. 243
Resourcesp. 253
Indexp. 266
About the Authorp. 276
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