'... I was a 31-year-old female brought into the emergency room for evaluation because of concerns about disorganized thinking, depression, paranoia and suicidal thoughts — all of which came on five weeks after giving birth to my first child.'
Lisa Abramson went from feeling on top of the world to seeking mental health treatment after the birth of her daughter.Shortly after my daughter’s birth five years ago, a surge of energy washed over me. Even though I hadn’t slept much and was still healing from giving birth, I insisted on attending a 6 a.m. spin class. I felt like I was on top of the world.
Along with hearing these messages, a blanket of cozy bliss unfolded over me and I hoped to remain in this enlightened state forever. However, I stayed silent about my newfound joy, because I was certain my family would not understand. Throughout those early days of motherhood, I’d travel in and out of a dreamlike state. At times, I felt normal and could vaguely sense that something “weird” had been going on.
“Should I jump off the Golden Gate Bridge?” I asked my husband. He looked at me, alarmed, and that evening I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for 10 days.
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