331: A Mom's Journey Through Neurodivergence and Perinatal Mental Health

Mom and Mind

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Many people don’t realize that a neurodivergent diagnosis in childhood can be a risk factor for perinatal mental health issues later in life. Join us for today’s conversation with Tiffany!

Tiffany Engen is a full-time mom of two young children, a survivor of multiple PMADs, a strong advocate for maternal mental health, a full-spectrum doula, a birth photographer, and a certified perinatal educator (PMH-C). Born and raised in California and currently residing in Arizona, Tiffany volunteers as a support coordinator and peer mentor with Postpartum Support International. She shares the difficulties around her childhood diagnosis, the incredibly negative impact of losing a parent during her first pregnancy, and her battle to overcome debilitating intrusive thoughts during her second pregnancy. Looking back on her journey, Tiffany recognizes how she was operating with insufficient support and community that could have made a difference for her.

Show Highlights:

Tiffany’s story of childhood neurodivergence, intense medications, and ensuing panic attacks
Her struggle to get off medications during her pregnancy and postpartum without the proper tools and coping skills
Freedom comes when you fully embrace who you are and acknowledge the differences.
Tiffany’s son’s neurodivergence, the loss of her father, and the difficult relationship with her mother
Adjusting to intense feelings—without medications to lean on
Tiffany’s second pregnancy—and the light switch moment that brought the first intrusive thought
Grasping at straws, seeing a shaman, trying to cope with OCD, and having only her brother and a best friend for support
The difficulties because of insomnia and paranoia
Finding normalization through the support of a Facebook friend
Internal suffering while covering it up externally
The dilemma in trying to find a doctor who would do more than simply prescribe medications
Tiffany’s path to become the helper and support that she needed

Resources:

Connect with Tiffany Engen: Website and Instagram

Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!

Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.

Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!

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