Coping Tools for Postpartum Depression: Take Our Polls

Postpartum depression is hard. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a lot out there.

So where do you even begin? Especially if you're running on no sleep and have zero energy or brain space to take action. Or maybe you've made it to the "other side." You're feeling better, lighter, or clearer. And you're able to share the coping tools that got you through the darkest periods of your postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression's ups and downs

Below are some polls for folks at any point of that journey. If you're struggling – take a look at what has worked for others. If you're doing well – share how you've coped and worked on your wellness.

There's no right answers or one magic solution, but we think there's strength in knowing you're not alone. And that you'll get through this, too.

Take our polls about coping with postpartum depression

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing how you manage, treat, and cope with your postpartum depression. Everyone's experience is different, but we can learn from each other to help get through it. If you'd like to hear more from our writers living with postpartum depression, check out some of their articles below:

• Yes, You Can Have Postpartum Depression and Still Love Your Baby
• Navigating PPD With the Help of Medicine and Therapy
• Struggling With PPD? 5 Suggestions to Help Get Through the Day
• How To Ask for Help With PPD
• Therapy Sessions and Writing: Finding My PPD Coping Mechanisms