Awake at 3 A.m., Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood by Neufeld, Suzannah -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Part One: the foundations

Part Two: the practices

Section One: Make a Plan for Practice and for Support

Where do I begin? You don’t need a reason and it’s not your fault No, you won’t “just be fine” I’m not good at meditation All you have to do is breathe Affirmations are annoying I never feel good anymore I don’t have time for yoga! I’m having trouble bonding with my baby Constant change is hard I need help

Section Two: Welcome and Move with Your Thoughts and Feelings

I just want to feel better Sadness Anxiety, fear, and panic I can’t stop worrying! Preoccupations What if I can’t stand this physical discomfort? Rage Sometimes I wonder if this was all a mistake I should be grateful Uncertainty The darkest thoughts of depression My baby won’t stop crying My baby has been up for hours and I can’t sit down Grief

Section Three: Cultivate Self-Compassion and Let Go of Comparisons

This is hard How will I get through the rest of the day? Compare and despair Automatic negative thoughts I’m not a good mom I can’t take any more advice! The all-natural mandate Body image blues I need to make sure my baby is happy and healthy What do they think of me? I should…

Section Four: Develop Responsiveness and Flexibility

But I don’t have any time to take care of myself! Why didn’t anyone tell me? My body hurts I’m hunched over all day I’m so tired I can’t relax No rest for the weary A moment alone Food struggles Breastfeeding Exercise I can’t handle this Trauma When maternal instincts don’t kick in

Conclusion Notes Acknowledgments