Hi Tee

As someone who also has habits of catastrophising, I know how difficult it can be at times to catch yourself in that moment and calm down. That’s really amazing that you’re able to do that. It’s good to hear that you don’t feel helpless with your pain anymore. It is a horrible feeling to have, I have been there too in the past. You’re a very intelligent, resilient and resourceful person Tee, you should be very proud of yourself for figuring these things out!

The pregnancy made my health issues worse and caused some backsliding with my mental health and emotional regulation. I’m trying to get back into the relaxation techniques which I found to be very helpful in the past. And I’m learning how to better manage my posture. Picking up a heavy child with really bad posture is an easy way to get injured. I also learned that the pelvic floor is very much related to lower back pain in women. It was really helpful to learn this during pregnancy as preparation for birth.