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Ryza Cenon has struggled with postpartum depression after giving birth to her first child with partner Miguel Cruz. And she reveals the sadness continues to linger even now that Baby Night is a year old.
In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph, Ryza recounts how she still gets the sudden feeling of sadness every now and then.
"Yes, nararamdaman ko pa rin ang postpartum [depression], ramdam ko yung pagod," said Ryza.
"Alam ko na hanggang ngayon nararamdaman ko ang postpartum [depression], lalo na kapag ako lang mag-isa, tapos halos lahat ako yung gumagawa."
Baby Night will celebrate his first birthday on October 31, and Ryza says her precious little one has become her lifeline. The actress says Baby Night has been giving her motivation to power through depression.
"Kapag sa tingin ko papunta na ako sa iiyak na ako malulungkot na ako, titingnan ko lang si Night, then hihinga ako nang malalim, tapos sasabihin ko sa sarili ko na, 'Kaya ko ito, magiging okay na ako," Ryza said.
Although her journey as a new mom is not all rainbows and sunshine, Ryza considers all the experiences of motherhood as an opportunity to learn and grow as a person.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW"Mahirap man, pero ito yung hirap na marami kang natututunan at additional siya sa experience mo sa life, at nakaka-proud kapag nalagpasan mo kasi hindi siya biro talaga na experience kaya saludo ako sa lahat ng mga nanay."
On being a full-time mom
Ryza admits that she is already missing acting. But for now, she wants to ensure her baby will be well taken care of once she goes back to work.
"Super miss ko na ang acting...Hindi ko pa alam kung kailan ako babalik dahil struggle talaga ngayon. Wala akong kasama at mapag-iiwanan kay Night."
"Siguro kung may makukuha akong kasama, pero ang hirap din makahanap ng maayos, matino, at mapagkakatiwalaang helper. But once maayos ko, puwede na siguro akong makabalik paunti-unti."
Ryza is also still taking her time getting to know and spending time with her baby. She also takes pride in witnessing Baby Night's milestones.
"Na-discover ko naman kay Night na madaldal siyang bata, hindi siya introvert. Mabuti na lang, hindi siya nagmana sa amin ng kanyang Dada [Miguel]. Super adorable at napaka-observant ni Night. Kapag may gusto siyag gayahin, nagagaya niya, hindi siya kailangang turuan."
CONTINUE READING BELOWwatch nowRyza said that morning naps hold a special place in her heart when it comes to their bonding moments..
"Ang pinaka-favorite kong bonding namin, kapag pinatutulog ko siya sa umaga dahil super-lambing niya."
"Kapag idinuduyan ko siya sa stroller niya, titingnan niya ako, at yun na ang sign na hahalikan ko siya sa noo nang maraming beses hanggang makatulog siya. Gustung-gusto niya yun," Ryza adds.
Ryza chooses to make the most out of her time as a full-time mom and housewife despite the difficulties.
"Hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga nararanasan ko bilang full-time mom. Masaya pero mahirap lalo sa sitwasyon ng pandemic," Ryza says.
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In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph, Ryza recounts how every now and then, she still gets the sudden feeling of sadness.
"Yes, nararamdaman ko pa rin ang postpartum, ramdam ko yung pagod," said Ryza.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW"Alam ko na hanggang ngayon nararamdaman ko ang postpartum, lalo na kapag ako lang mag-isa, tapos halos lahat ako yung gumagawa."
Baby Night will celebrate his first birthday on October 31 and Ryza says that her precious little one has become her lifeline. The actress says that Baby Night has been giving her motivation to power through depression.
"Kapag sa tingin ko papunta na ako sa iiyak na ako malulungkot na ako, titingnan ko lang si Night, then hihinga ako nang malalim, tapos sasabihin ko sa sarili ko na, 'Kaya ko ito, magiging okay na ako," Ryza said.
Although her journey as a new mom is not all rainbows and sunshine, Ryza considers all the experiences the come with motherhood as an opportunity to learn and grow as a person.
"Mahirap man, pero ito yung hirap na marami kang natututunan at additional siya sa experience mo sa life, at nakaka-proud kapag nalagpasan mo kasi hindi siya biro talaga na experience kaya saludo ako sa lahat ng mga nanay."
On being a full-time mom
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWRyza admits that she is already missing acting. But for now, she wants to ensure first that her baby will be well taken care of once she goes back to work.
"Super miss ko na ang acting...Hindi ko pa alam kung kailan ako babalik dahil struggle talaga ngayon. Wala akong kasama at mapag-iiwanan kay Night."
"Siguro kung may makukuha akong kasama, pero ang hirap din makahanap ng maayos, matino, at mapagkakatiwalaang helper. But once maayos ko, puwede na siguro akong makabalik paunti-unti."
Ryza is also still taking her time getting to know and spending time with her baby. She also takes pride in witnessing Baby Night's milestones.
"Na-discover ko naman kay Night na madaldal siyang bata, hindi siya introvert. Mabuti na lang, hindi siya nagmana sa amin ng kanyang Dada [Miguel]. Super adorable at napaka-observant ni Night. Kapag may gusto siyag gayahin, nagagaya niya, hindi siya kailangang turuan."
When it comes to their bonding moments, Ryza said that morning naps hold a special place in her heart.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW"Ang pinaka-favorite kong bonding namin, kapag pinatutulog ko siya sa umaga dahil super-lambing niya."
"Kapag idinuduyan ko siya sa stroller niya, titingnan niya ako, at yun na ang sign na hahalikan ko siya sa noo nang maraming beses hanggang makatulog siya. Gustung-gusto niya yun," Ryza adds.
Despite the difficulties, Ryza chooses to make the most out of her time as a full-time mom and housewife.
"Hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga nararanasan ko bilang full-time mom. Masaya pero mahirap lalo sa sitwasyon ng pandemic," Ryza says.
Click here to read more about postpartum depression and how to cope from it.
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