SSRIs are Dead. Here’s what’s Working for PPA and PPD in 2025
If you’ve tried all the medications and nothing seems to work, you are not alone.
Today, I’m diving into the five powerful, research-backed ways to heal postpartum anxiety (PPA) and postpartum depression (PPD) naturally, so you can finally feel like yourself again.
Why the Old Approach Isn’t Working
You want to feel focused, get out of the house, and do the things you need to do. But instead, you’re drowning in exhaustion. And in America? The only solution we’re given is "Go see your doctor." But if you’ve tried multiple medications, and they haven’t helped, there are real reasons why. That’s exactly what we’re breaking down today.
What Is Working in 2025?
Inside my online course, The Present Momma, I’ve worked with hundreds of moms to heal their postpartum symptoms naturally.
1. Deep Nourishment: The Foundation of Healing
Most moms struggling with PPA and PPD are severely depleted in:
Vitamin D
B Vitamins
Iron
But here’s the catch: many women aren’t supplementing correctly, so they’re still feeling exhausted and overwhelmed every single day.
Another key issue? Not enough protein.
Many of the moms I work with are vegan or not eating enough protein, which means they’re missing essential amino acids, the building blocks of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
When you’re undernourished, you crash at 3 PM, reaching for coffee and sugar just to function. But when you give your body what it needs, your energy and mood become stable.
2. Healing the Nervous System
To truly recover, you have to address your nervous system regulation.
Here’s how we do it:
Vagus nerve exercises to shift you out of fight-or-flight
Rewiring intrusive thoughts
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for deep trauma release
Let me share a quick story
After I had my twins, a trauma from my college years resurfaced. I had buried it for years, but suddenly, it was playing on repeat in my mind. I ignored it… until my husband passed away in front of me. That trauma intensified and became unbearable.
Then, I did EMDR therapy. And after one session? That intrusive memory was gone for good.
This is what healing looks like.
3. Herbal Remedies for Anxiety & Sleep
Herbs are a game-changer, especially for moms who are breastfeeding and need safe options.
We use:
Daytime herbs to lift your mood without making you sleepy
Nighttime herbs & homeopathy to help you sleep all night long
When your body finally comes out of fight-or-flight, you feel calm, balanced, and human again.
4. Gut Healing for Mood & Mental Health
Your gut and brain are directly connected, so if your gut is inflamed, your mental health will suffer.
Many moms with PPA and PPD struggle with gut dysbiosis, which means:
Poor digestion
Nutrient malabsorption
Toxin and heavy metal buildup
To heal, we focus on:
Sealing & repairing the gut lining
Reducing inflammation
Detoxing heavy metals & toxins
When your gut heals, your mood naturally improves.
