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Emotional Blunting and the Ups and Downs of Antidepressants
I know myself. There were times I wanted to cry, but I couldn't seem to access those emotions to do it.
Erica Gordon
Feb 253 min read
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Infertility is Truly Everywhere
Infertility is truly everywhere, affecting people of all backgrounds. It's quite possible that someone you know is secretly struggling.
Erica Gordon
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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The Fight for Family Building is Real
I can't imagine feeling as if you are even less in control than you thought, with your future family life being in the hands of lawmakers.
Erica Gordon
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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It's Not All Butterflies and Roses: From Infertility to Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Know that these feelings have nothing to do with how much you love your child nor are they any reflection of the kind of parent you'll be.
Erica Gordon
Jan 28, 20247 min read
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A Strength I Never Knew
Showing vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but of strength. Continuing to push through despite the odds shows the opposite of weakness.
Erica Gordon
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Our Four-Year Journey May Have a Happy Ending After All
We learned the happy news on December 6, 2022, yet our excitement was often overshadowed by anxiety.
Erica Gordon
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Membership Medicine Part III: Things Have a Way of Improving When You're at Your Lowest
They say things have a way of improving once you're at your lowest. Amazingly, I experienced this very phenomenon in fall 2022.
Erica Gordon
Mar 7, 20234 min read
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Why I Quit Quitting: How Trauma Made Me Resilient
Overcoming trauma has made me resilient. Read about my journey and learn how you can also keep moving forward despite the obstacles.
Erica Gordon
Dec 31, 20225 min read
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Membership Medicine Part II: Uncovering the Missing Pieces of My Medical Mystery
The second part of my series exploring membership medicine throughout my infertility and health mystery.
Erica Gordon
Nov 21, 202210 min read
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7 Things to Know About Acupuncture
In nearly three years of regular acupuncture sessions, I'll answer your questions and tell you what you can expect.
Erica Gordon
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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Membership Medicine: An Introduction to What Could Be the Future of Healthcare
Membership medicine may just get your health on track. This is the first post in a series about my experience with membership medicine.
Erica Gordon
Nov 4, 20226 min read
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I Really Hope I Have Endometriosis — Here’s Why
When it comes to infertility or any mysterious diagnosis, sometimes, just having an answer is better than the unknown.
Erica Gordon
Jun 22, 20226 min read
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How to Find the Right Therapist
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I provide tips to help you find the right therapist and share my own experiences as a patient.
Erica Gordon
May 5, 20226 min read
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Our Fertility Journey Update: Taking a Break May Be Just What We Need
I provide an update on my TTC and health journey for the past few months and share why I'm taking a break for the next month.
Erica Gordon
Jul 31, 20218 min read
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Hope Is Not Lost: An Update On Our IVF Journey
In this post, I provide an update on where we are now in our struggle to become parents after several rounds of IVF.
Erica Gordon
May 10, 20215 min read
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40 is the New 30: From Fear to Newfound Appreciation
[Our bodies] were totally ready to procreate while we were ready to party. Society keeps changing, yet our bodies remain the same.
Erica Gordon
Apr 11, 20214 min read
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Out of Loss May There Be Light
I pray that this time is different. Our family seriously needs something to celebrate. I hope that out of loss there can be light.
Erica Gordon
Mar 30, 20216 min read
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Third Time Was Not the Charm -- Will IVF Round 4 Be a Success?
It's been a little while since I've provided an update here on my IVF journey. Round 3, which I began in January, was the first time I...
Erica Gordon
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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5 Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Infertility
Don't judge, don't ask questions, don't give unwarranted advice -- because unless you have your medical credentials, it's just insulting.
Erica Gordon
Feb 28, 20215 min read
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Tale of a Late Bloomer: Six Years Later
Being a "late bloomer" is just a part of my identity: it's kind of who I am. And it also ties into this whole journey I'm currently on.
Erica Gordon
Feb 14, 20217 min read
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