In the article, "I Had Postpartum Psychosis - More Must Be Done To Help Others Like Me" a mother from Scotland describes her frightening experience with postpartum psychosis, and discusses the challenges she faced in seeking help, as well as the frustrations with first being labeled as malingering. Ultimately, the author Vonny Moyes, pushes for enhanced awareness of postpartum mental health issues and calls for improved screening and increased support for others like her.
"Psychosis doesn’t live up to its Hollywood image; instead it’s often a silent erosion of your own existence, which makes it hard to spot. When delusions and reality blend so seamlessly, you don’t have the self-awareness to shout out. The voices are your reality. And the toxic thoughts. You become caged inside yourself so abruptly that you simply cannot find the fortitude to reach out."
"Psychosis doesn’t live up to its Hollywood image; instead it’s often a silent erosion of your own existence, which makes it hard to spot. When delusions and reality blend so seamlessly, you don’t have the self-awareness to shout out. The voices are your reality. And the toxic thoughts. You become caged inside yourself so abruptly that you simply cannot find the fortitude to reach out."
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