2024-05-01 07:00:06
Ailania no longer recognized her baby. This episode, far from being isolated, was repeated several times. She lived in a permanent state of anxiety and paranoia, explains The mirror. Insomnia, intrusive and uncontrollable thoughts, compulsive behavior and auditory hallucinations had become his daily life. “I felt like I was living in a constant state of panic and paranoia“, she confides.
This period was a real nightmare for the young mother. She did not understand what was happening to her and even assumed the worst. “I didn’t know what happened to me, but I wanted to die. My heart was racing all the time because I felt like I was living in fear. and that I couldn’t turn off the thoughts that ran through my head.“
Postpartum: a risky period for all young mothers
Unfortunately, Ailania’s ordeal is not an isolated case. After the birth of a child, a period of psychological fragility can affect young mothers. We are then talking about the birth period.. If it is common to feel a drop in morale and fatigue in the first days after birth, we are talking about “baby blues“.
But in certain cases, more serious mental disorders can manifest. According to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, baby blues affects approx 50% of women afterbirth. Fortunately, these symptoms usually go away on their own within a few days. On the other hand is postpartum psychosis a rare mental disorderwhich affects approximately 1 to 2 women per 1,000 births.
What are the symptoms of postpartum psychosis? And how to treat this disease?
Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency. It is generally declared in the days or weeks after delivery, but can occur up to a year after birth. The symptoms can be several and vary from woman to woman. We most often find hallucinations (visual or auditory), delusions (beliefs rooted in false reality), agitation, sleep and mood disorders (depression or euphoria), as well asproblems taking care of yourself and your baby.
Quick and appropriate medical treatment is essential. The treatment is mainly based on a combination of antipsychotic medication and psychological support.
She wants to break the silence surrounding this disease
Today, mother of two children, Ailania wishes breaking the silence around postpartum psychosis. By sharing her story, she hopes to encourage women who may be affected by this disorder to seek help.
She also organizes fundraisers to support associations that work for mothers’ mental health. His message is clear: When you are faced with unusual and worrying symptoms, you should not hesitate to consult one doctor or a mental health professional. Early treatment provides a better prognosis and a more peaceful return to maternity.
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