Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing postpartum depression. These prompts help you explore your experience with postpartum depression more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Postpartum Depression
Start by building awareness of how postpartum depression shows up for you:
- When did I first notice postpartum depression in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my postpartum depression?
- How does postpartum depression feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my postpartum depression tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Postpartum Depression
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to postpartum depression:
- What am I most afraid of about my postpartum depression?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing postpartum depression?
- What has postpartum depression taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from postpartum depression look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Postpartum Depression
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my postpartum depression the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing postpartum depression?
- What would my life look like with postpartum depression less present?