Shedding Light on Postpartum Depression | Real Families Documentary

When The Bough Breaks is a full documentary about the effects of postpartum depression, which one in five new mothers experience. This health crisis that often goes undressed can lead to disastrous consequences, and this documentary delves into the lives of the sufferers and survivors of this psychosis.
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[@monettemirano5467]

Whatever everybody says No one could truly and fully understand post partum depression, unless you’ve been there. I did.

[@happybergner9832]

I believe you. Same with being a narcissist abuse survivor.

[@rileydavidjesus]

You don’t need to completely understand it to offer help and support.

[@hopefulfilled9519]

Agree

[@killerdonut252vaughn7]

It's true... and the guilt and shame is real too.

[@killerdonut252vaughn7]

The lady who said she woke up when her son was in pre school, I can relate to her! I feel like my memories are really just photographs I have seen over and over... I don't nesserily remember BEING there! Thank you for sharing, it really helps to be validated! ❤

[@samanthaflatt6154]

I watched this doc over and over again while going through my postpartum mood disorders. It helped me feel seen. I think every new mother should watch this.

[@Dhvrmv]

I did the same, it helped me so much, It really got me through it

[@lydiasinclair1126]

Such a great documentary. All OBGYN's should be having new mothers watch this. The same way they go through birth classes they should be prepped on this. I was a very young mother at 17. On my own without help. I do remember having some very difficult days but thank god it never got to this level.

[@empower9590]

Yessss

[@missstirring6063]

It's obvious why this happens. Women back from my ethnic country are surrounded by immediate and extended family so much that this type of problem is non-existent. And everyone's excited to help our new baby of the family! That's why if I ever have a baby, I'm definitely bringing one of my relatives over to the country I live in to help😊

[@sueannnatter5295]

What is your ethnic country?

[@ninijohannaq]

Only if I knew this, I would Have asked a relative or friend to be Next to me. I suffered so much for not having support. Not being to rest was killing me

[@ValerieJupe]

do they use pitocin in your ethnic country?

[@azpersonal]

I miss that so much as a Nigerian

[@mastersnet18]

Exactly, and in the U.S. this was the case too until very recently.

[@sundaisycake3372]

Extremely eye opening. For all involved, including the poor fathers. There should be After care for all mothers regarding this.

[@Ms.Nina_official]

All mothers and fathers.

[@helenduplessis4166]

Took me 5 years to get over the depression.

[@ninijohannaq]

Yes it doesn’t go away in months, that was a lie told by doctors and that’s what is on internet, that these feelings will go Away in weeks… what a lie

[@helenduplessis4166]

@@ninijohannaq I think that only women who have experienced this torment will be able to have compassion for other women. There is no way a doctor who hasn't experienced this will truly understand.

[@frankiem4062]

It took my mom 10 years. I remember very vividly her depression.

[@helenduplessis4166]

@@frankiem4062 it's horrible! 😞

[@user-yl3ld4bd5t]

Support and proper nutrition for the mother is key in these situations I had this and if someone is struggling with this you need to help them get help it is very horrific and very real!

[@wolfgirlie]

Oh I can't hold tears back listening to all the stories. The brave women, men and the children ❤ This is so important. The conversation is important.

[@loricollicott2408]

Yes it is!

[@seachelschneiders]

SO IMPORTANT. I can’t get over the bravery. So many comments of hate towards this topic & all I have is empathy. I’m so grateful that I had the wherewithal & resources available to me to get help when I needed it after my son was born. It never reached a point of psychosis but the depression & self hatred was very real. Ladies, please speak up. We are here for you. You can get through this because we are here in it together

[@wolfgirlie]

@@seachelschneiders Thank Goodness you did and you had that help available, and you knew where to go. I did send this to my son my daughter in law to watch. This video is hopefully saving lives🙏 I agree I felt so much sympathy and empathy and my postpartum wasn't even that bad. Still I get it, I can feel how they are feeling and I believe them.

[@MargaretHillsdeZ]

I am astounded by the degree of ignorance about postpartum psychosis in the United States. The man who said that the mother's action was intentional was mind blowing!

[@Tsoti1]

This is an excellent show to bring awareness to expecting parents as well as physicians and nurses. I'm an L&D nurse, and I hate that we are scorned upon if we take too long with patients, you're a bad nurse. I feel so much is missed in the physician's office, and it's worse in the hospitals. The most important in hospital is keeping up with charting and not the patients.

[@hopefulfilled9519]

Only one nurse out of the 6 that took care of me was a great nurse during my postpartum

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Tom Cruise just makes me sick. Who is he to judge anyone with his lifestyle? Who is he to talk about postpartum depression?? Have he experienced it personally?? Wouldn't mind if he and his scientological beliefs would just disappear from the universe. I feel so bad for Brooke Shields and anybody that have had or suffers right now from postpartum depression or any mental health issues. People like Tom Cruise is not what they need. If you are sick/have an illness and need medication, then you should be safe to take them and talk about it without being judged by people like Cruise. What I have read about him, maby he could need some mental health treatment too.

[@Nan-Elle]

I agree. Also, who is he? He is someone who is in a cult and doesn't even realize it.

[@ry.butterfly]

He's in a sick and twisted cult, you can't take one thing he says seriously

[@deborahrobinson5374]

All we need are vitamins and exercise to keep mothers from throwing themselves and their babies out of windows. Great advice. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@amydoran9987]

Maybe if he had to have a baby, his attitude would be different.

[@philtoro9199]

Thank you for showing this! I have learned so much! God watch over all these women.

[@glittrmochi]

I’m still dealing with postpartum depression. I have a three and two year old. It’s an every day struggle. Therapy and meds and coping skills sometimes don’t even work.

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

This documentary has been very eye opening & is very sad. I'm here for all of my fellow human female sisters. We must do what the Kalashi do with their new Mother's. I watched their documentary and was completely wowed & blown away. Their idea through the generations, their culture is amazing in such a way, that they send their new Mums to a beautiful home away from home. It's a wonderful & supportive female filled facility, inhabited by other women, other new Mums & together, they all spend rest & relaxation time together & they help each other through their birthing experience and their first few months with their gorgeous new babies. Together, they support each other & they connect on a deep level. They also have their meals brought to them daily & they don't have to do a thing, no cooking, no washing, nothing, but just to relax & heal after their personal birth journey. It's truly amazing & beautiful to witness. In the West, there's simply not enough full time, home based support, to assist new Mums & i'd even add, their partners & their families after birth and to heal in a fully supported surrounding. We ought be a much stronger community, specifically for new Mums. As the African saying goes......It takes a village to raise a child. I wish we could all be a village to each other, specifically in the early months, when we need it most. My best wishes to all. Peace

[@EndThe2plus2equals5]

I’m glad to see this being more widely discussed. I had PPD after my son was delivered via emergency c section, stayed in the hospital for 5 days but didn’t notice something was wrong until we brought him home and my ex husband carried him inside, I stayed in the car and just sat there in the driveway. I did have a very tight bond with him at home but then the intrusive thoughts began, and the new smells that came along with having a newborn sent me into a horrible, weird , foggy state. I became obsessed with worry that someone was going to break in and do something to him. My PPD lasted for months, it was very bad, I began speaking to a therapist. If you are experiencing these things, I want to tell you that it’s temporary, and it’s very possible to escape the grip of PPD, don’t lose hope. My son is 5 years old now, he is my best friend, my soul mate, my weird partner in crime. He has given me all that I’ll ever need by just being the most beautiful, loving, funny, intelligent person I know to exist. One day at a time, you will find your old self again. ❤❤❤

[@susanbobo5098]

My sister had it bad but thankfully her husband was great- he also got up and down with their babies

[@azpersonal]

I experienced this after relocating and having twins who hardly slept. My husband would travel for work for weeks as the sole provider. Oh, how I suffered. My husband would be so sad for me and wish he could be around. But mamas remember you will hurt your loved ones more if you hurt yourself and also no matter what don't hurt your kids. Cry for help if you have to. Also, watch your triggers. I already experienced some depression before getting married.

[@LeeS-zt5ll]

I cried so much through this documentary. I had the most traumatic time of my life after having given birth. I was also emotionally and physically abused while caring for my child as a single mom (without a support system). It is not a joke. Something needs to be done to help moms. Moms are so very important.

[@ninijohannaq]

58:40 I felt exactly the same, I just wanted to save my baby from the pain I was suffering, i thought the world was a shithole so it wasn’t fair to leave my baby in this terrible world better save him from the pain. Not many people understand this, Most people think we are evils, and ironically we have those thoughts because we love our kids so much.

[@Bane422]

Thank you. My wife is currently suffering from PPD, & this documentary has been sobering. It makes sense now.

[@Smithy16]

I had my son 2 months ago and im struggling with ppd and it sucks when you have zero support, expecially when the person who is meant to support you would rather make fun of you than help

[@iamahorsenut7541]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Please don't feel you have to do this alone. I'm not sure where you live, but you need to ask your doctor about much needed help. You and baby are super precious and there is help and support available

[@cristy0716]

Yes I had my first when I was a teen, and he had colic and screamed for 8 hours plus per day, and I had the second when I was 20 with no help at all. I remember feeling like I could see how a mom could snap and throw her baby out the window. I was depressed and alone but God got me through it all.

[@gabe_2544]

Husbands want to help and need guidance and support to know what to do. It’s horrible to have your wife going through something and you have no idea what to do to help her.

[@Veronicadragon]

There but for the grace of God, go I. This is fabulous documentary...I will spread it far and wide.

[@stillwaters2121]

Where was God when these little babies were killed ?

[@helenduplessis4166]

We need to help these women BEFORE their depression spirals and results in infanticide.

[@overstandself9954]

The saying that "It takes a village to raise a child" is real. I live in South Africa and here once you give birth or even before, you go back home to your mom, even married women do thus. Pregnant women usually spend their 9th month of pregnancy at home and the first month of baby's life is also spent at home. Others even take 3 month. In more traditional homes the mother actually stays indoors unless going to Dr appointments or something. They are nested and taken care of until they become strong enough. First week of bathing is always done by granny 😊 coz she knows what she's doing. No cooking for mommy or cleaning. She just sits, lol we actually find it annoying sometimes but watching this I'm starting to understand why. With all of that support its rare that we have such problems here, not that we don't because there are people who k😊

[@ninijohannaq]

Also in South America. The focus is on the mother, her food her well-being, the mother always will make sure the baby is fine but who takes care of the mother?

[@cristy0716]

Well that means that women don’t work where you live. Everyone works where I live.

[@lolagail7415]

Thank you for sharing your stories! It is very educational.. also I’ll be able to make sure my friends and family know about this because it’s important and it could save lives..

[@fatimamh8697]

In most asian contries, the mother doesn,t take care of the baby, at least, for the first one month, she is taked care of by family members or facilities. It,s known that the mother has to recover, and need to be resting, doing nothing and eating properly.

[@rebeccaa2097]

I’m doing this at the moment…. Because I’m unable to care for my baby. I hope my baby remembers me.

[@fatimamh8697]

He or she will remember you!!! And enjoy a healthy and happy mom!! taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby too, send you a hug@@rebeccaa2097

[@cristy0716]

I wouldn’t give up my baby for a whole month, you won’t get that time back.

[@Hajiha-zw4nw]

In Africa too...40days

[@Hajiha-zw4nw]

​@cristy0716 u don't give up..they come to your house and take care of you and the baby...

[@leehnnnnh]

This is so good. So raw and beautifully done.

[@suzannethompson9261]

This is a real and maybe predictable problem Take person and dramatically crash their hormone balance At the same time don't let the new mom sleep soundly for six months. Sleep deprivation for only 3 days can cause hallucinations in many people. Then make the body produce milk for the baby and add perineal pain and sore breasts.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

I suffered from this after the birth of my second child and it got so bad that I called 911 on myself because i simply could not sleep or even eat properly and I had intrusive thoughts that were very disturbing and horrible anxiety that was out of control and just felt something horrible would happen if I did not call for help. Thankfully I did call and long story short I ended up on phy mds and therapy and respite care . I was on phy mds for over 6 months . I had a pregnancy loss before this almost 2 years before, I lost my first baby too SIDS and this added to the depression cause I was no where near dealing with the loss of my first child

[@samottientertainment281]

​@@kathleengivant-taylor2277❤

[@FRANCESCA01234]

Great documentary, we are still so behind in so many aspects of life.

[@angharadllewellyn2192]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Now I understand so much. You are not alone. You may not know us, but we are many.

[@lx9414]

wow we should also taken into the account the affect that ppd has on fathers, watching their partner suffer and being deprived of what once was in their relationship

[@suzyq172]

Yeah 15:20 I felt so bad for him

[@amydoran9987]

I felt for his situation.He looked so broken and sad.

[@YOUAreTheSecretToLife]

Broken, sad, and unacknowledged 😭

[@abbeytaruc]

I’ve watched this more than 10 times already and I have learned so much. I am preparing my materials for my own vlog and will be sharing my story. To all new moms out there, you are not alone. I see you. You got this.

[@karenkalasy8251]

We should not judge or criticise these women ...it's a psychotic illness. I too have had depression for many years and on medication. Unless I have been there don't judge......

[@rebeccaa2097]

Who’s judging them?

[@sandycartwright521]

Go listen to the Crime Weekly podcast about Lindsey Clancy. She was compared to Chris Watts. Unbelievable!!!!! He was a monster! I had PPD bad. It was awful!

[@platinumluvxoxo]

I took 25 oxy’s 5 months after having my last son. Emergency room docs were baffled that I was still alive. My fam said I was just looking for attention 😒PPD is a real thing. A real, serious thing, and I pray for anyone that is suffering with it.

[@kathyneathery4166]

I went through this with both my kids, my family didn't get it, my husband and mom didn't get it and my friends were clueless.i almost died twice.ty for this documentary, it's so important to get the education out there and more importantly we really need to educate the husband's that go through this also.we are making headway but have along way to go.

[@juliewatts4535]

I was diagnosed in 2005 and 2019....and both times was very scary

[@angeldaniel7360]

Depression doesn’t go away!! It’s stay always with you !!!

[@donnaboyle7513]

10 months out and I still have yet to make time to find a therapist. I know I have ppd/ppa, but it seems obvious given the inability to sleep ever and no help or end in sight. I remember just being constantly afraid of my son passing away for 5 straight months that I couldn’t sleep and when I did, I woke up every 10 minutes to check his breathing. No matter how tired I was, I couldn’t make other people help me.

[@ThatgirlLondon.]

I feel like I can’t get over my depression it hurts so bad I’m having bad anxiety and depression! I just want to die! Pray for me 🎉❤🙏🏾

[@susanbobo5098]

Sleep deprivation, duh. If you have a baby like my daughter was- omg… she had her days and nights mixed up…I felt like a zombie, couldn’t sleep during day because I also had a 4 year old son… I had many dark thoughts about my daughter, only by Gods grace are we still alive

[@sarabengtsson5741]

I also had a 4 year old daughter when my son was born. No help at all from their father and my son slept through his first night at 2 1/2 years old. 😮‍💨

[@cristy0716]

Mine was colicky, 8-10 hours plus a day screaming without any way to console it. It was one of the hardest things I ever went through.

[@janetdonald9801]

It's obvious, we don't need to medicalise this. We need to change our culture so that woman are having a month of care, where they don't need to do anything but recover from birth and bond with their baby. This would reduce the incidence significantly. Pregnant women would know that they will be taken care of which would reduce pregnancy stress which would help with hormones.

[@texastornado9918]

We also need to end the stigma. I can’t even imagine the shame most women would feel to tell their doctor, friends, family, spouse, etc, “I don’t love this baby I just birthed. I feel nothing for this baby”. We’re told (and I truly wonder if the invention of social media has made this worse) that we will “know” exactly what to do, that’s we will adore our child, immediately after childbirth. It’s just not the truth for all. And the shame that must come with that admission, I can’t even imagine.

[@show_me_your_kitties]

A month of care will not solve anything. A lot of women don't experience PPD until they quit breastfeeding.

[@user-sp2kp9wf9o]

but it is a psychological condition, medical professionals would have to be involved as well.

[@ry.butterfly]

We need to do both. This is a mental illness and no matter how much support one gets mental illness can still wreak havoc. These women need care and empathy, both at home and professionally.

[@agirlisnoone5953]

.... A month off would be great but its not realistic for MANY MANY women. PPD isn't due to culture. Its hormones. You NEED to medicalize it, whatever that means but I'm guessing you mean make it common in healthcare. Straight out of the gate some moms do not feel that bond with their baby. No amount of time off will fix that. You need treatment for depression. Therapy or maybe meds.

[@stillwaters2121]

There is a movie starring Elisabeth Shue titled "First Born" ... it is about a woman going through this illness. Anyone who does not understand should watch this movie.

[@susanbobo5098]

“ down came the rain “… great title

[@amymallon23]

I haven't had postpartum psychosis but had a psychosis attack when i was 17 so i know how it is having a psychosis attack u believe delusions not all are bad but ye i was worried i would experience postpartum psychosis but i got help and have a great support group and i talk about it and thats helped and to do self care too helps and getting a break

[@jandjamaze]

This diesease seems to be another social epidemic in our modern world. Its true... other cultures do not support their women this way. At this point, my journey is just getting started in the mental health and wellness field. My path was interrupted as a single mom. The fun part as doing this as a single parent... just go ahead and pile a gallon of gasoline on the problem. Nevermind, abusive relationships that led to single parenting. However, I see many rocky marriages endure the same mental health hardship. Thank you for educating. Sleep deprivation is torture. I would have never made it if I hadn't gone through medical training and could find my way out. I'm still looking for the right practitioners to identify the severity of these mood disorders. I don't disclose because then automatically you are presumed a bad parent. Its a dangerous field mired with landmines. But, looking for the right resources is the right thing to do. The proper diagnosis is so imperative. Still looking for mine. Thank you for the reflection. I think in one way it is not true to say "You are not alone." These people got to this place because they felt alone. They were abandoned by the medical system in many cases. I think this is also an epidemic of loneliness. In fact, many are navigating alone.

[@StarlaBizarre]

It's so strange but I had a feeling that Naomi was not doing well, I had this weird feeling that she was going to take her life eventually

[@stillwaters2121]

"She doth protest too much."

[@Anchoringthelight]

This was such a great documentary but I think we still need to address the elephant in the room. That elephant is women feeling like they “need” to have children. In my heart, I truly feel women feel a societal pressure to have children, but don’t actually want them, and then don’t find out they didn’t want them until after birth.

[@stillwaters2121]

So true. Right after the honeymoon, you have people asking you, when you are going to "start a family". You have the pressures of "When are you going to give me a grandchild?" If you say that you are not ready, you are told that your biological clock is ticking and you shouldn't wait too long. If you say that you dont want children, you are treated like a selfish freak.

[@cristy0716]

That’s all I hear about is how women are told to start a career and not have kids these days.

[@aye70aye]

Very proud the U.K has had their law since 1938, so progressive yet the U.S STILL hasnt caught up with most of the world (as in many laws and human rights)

[@aimeem9867]

I wasn't aware that PPD gave you gaps in memory's but I don't remember alot of my son being a baby and that makes me very upset sometimes til this day, 16 years later.

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤❤❤ Lindsay ❤🌹👏🏻

[@jorjadiebold5317]

It is truly an awful experience and then try raising your family. Postpartum after first baby 30 years ago and I still suffer from depression

[@user-jt5yo8bs3q]

I suffered with this my first child

[@angeldaniel7360]

Sonia Hermosillo, 44, was originally sentenced to 25 years to life in August 2021 in connection with the August 2011 death of her infant son, Noe

[@stillwaters2121]

The last minute of this movie was a shock ... to hear that two of the women in the movie, who appeared to be recovered from this disease - - committed suicide. Especially the woman who suffocated her baby, then recovered and married again and seemed so happy, then killed herself.

[@kellyalexander7347]

It starts with baby blues and needs to be stop right there else it goes into postpartum depression then postpartum psychosis 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢ladies the minutes you feel down ,depressed worn out see the Dr dont leave it Babu blues feeling depressed down tired not wanting anything to do with the baby Postpartum depression- depressed having terrible thoughts about the child and most women take their own lives Postpartum psychosis- at the end of the rope then take the lives of your children and self 😢😢😢😢😢its so serious

[@YOUAreTheSecretToLife]

I thought they said it's not a continuum. It's three separate disorders. Baby blues isn't progressive....

[@Rinithecute-ke2er]

I feel bad for her family😭😭😭

[@susanbobo5098]

Some women can pop out baby after baby and be a-ok but you can bet your bottom dollar those new mothers have a lot of help

[@stillwaters2121]

Such as the Duggars ! ! ! Michelle Duggar gave birth to 20 children ... and had a big house full of so much help ... that she did nothing but breastfeed and then hand each weaned baby off to someone else.

[@angeldaniel7360]

Depression is major difference from mother and daughter!!

[@dutchessbella]

crying, so very very sad ,love from Australia oxox

[@hlengiwemasondo2858]

Go to countries like Asia and Africa see if the same is happening

[@bochaberinyakundi7148]

I'm from Africa ( kenya) depending on circumstances it does happen. I lived it without knowing it. The only question looking back now, that I got from my doctor/ nurse in relation to this was...' how do you feel about the baby. Do you feel like you love him?' ...of course i do...but i was constantly struggling with thoughts of him in a microwave or injuring him with knives...but I didn't say that. They still have a long way to go.

[@Cassie03]

The ending to this documentary was SO sad, it almost ruined the whole thing for me 😥. Also, I believe non-emergency inductions should be illegal because I've just seen them cause so much needless pain in suffering for moms in a time when there's already almost always guaranteed to be so much!

[@agirlisnoone5953]

I know many many women who've been induced, myself included, not due to an emergency. It's fantastic. To each their own. It should DEFINITELY not be illegal

[@amydoran9987]

Being induced is not a crime, what a ridiculous statement.

[@Rozemi]

I had my baby boy 5 months ago and I am struggling really bad with ppd.

[@sheilawaskielis434]

6:00 pm PST Rozemi, Are you getting any help for the way your feeling? Have you told a close family member or friend about how you’re feeling?

[@michellebowler265]

What happens if they don't know if they had PPD or not especially if the individual had either childhood trauma or a mental illness to begin with i don't think I suffered with it but I know I suffered from depression i can see how it can be difficult to work out the difference between them both

[@chanelleslivelifelaugh5727]

Why is ending so sad

[@DidiV919]

I'm wondering why Lindsay didn't/ doesn't try medication

[@lucykanniard3635]

I think There's a stigma of depression in all the races not just the African race! And yes I know this is true cause I have Biopolar disorder and depression myself.

[@reagandenny]

I have to say Hunters mom looks so distant from her husband. At the end when he speaks... you see her anxiety by her wiping her hands on her pants while he speaks and turning to her right at the woman next to her. She seems dismissive of the person who stood beside her during her quest.

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

When I look up why women get PPD a lot of the reasons say stress. 1 in 5 women experience a form of this, seems high to me. Scary high. I wonder if studies have been done on PPD and other countries. Are women less likely to get it if we at least off maybe a required 6m off with pay for mom and dad? I know some countries do that. I wonder if they fair better emotionally in any studies…. If so, that’s a least one measure countries can take.

[@michellebowler265]

It may be from childhood trauma or other mental illness

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

@@michellebowler265 Maybe, seems like I hear that they were normal and all good before they cracked though.

[@alvarotorres5981]

I have questions 🤔: Is it possible for men to have ppd cause geez, the men involved w the women who have/had it have been through a lot! Also, how much of that 10 years did the woman from Arizona who was charged w 2nd degree murder of her baby daughter (quite some legal representation btw) actually serve?

[@chelseafcrocks82]

Many men with partners with PPD/PPP go through a series of stressful events, often with little sleep and serious emotions, but it'd be more like a situational depression rather than anything connected with actual pregnancy itself, the chemistry of which we still struggle to understand in relation to postpartum conditions. Many men struggle with coping in situations like these and should absolutely have the opportunity to talk to someone if their partner is going through PPD/PPP.

[@pamelakitchens5549]

What type of doctor should a woman go to to get relief from this ?

[@amymallon23]

I didnt think i had it till my health visitor said my points were high i just cried like how my sons happy healthy i make sure his needs are met she said yeah but ur not looking after ur needs i said oh true i just want my son to be happy i forget about me and it hit me more trying to get me time but the mum guilt was strong and felt bad like what but talking about it helps and letting it all out dont bottle it up 😅😢

[@skateata1]

I wonder why Noami took her own life 😢. She seemed like she was doing so much better at the end.

[@amymallon23]

alot of people hide it cuz they dont want to be a burden to anyone so they put this happy smile on but inside there dying 😢

[@agnediciuniene9861]

I feel like am doing well now. But I had suicidal ideation before and I know that it can come at any moment.

[@StaceyBeryl]

LOOK AT THE BLOOD BEFORE AND AFTER DELIVERY; A FULL PANEL.

[@ValerieJupe]

So... no mention of pitocin then? We need to talk about the real elephant in the room - this drug has caused more damage than almost anything. "Among deliveries to women with a history of prepregnancy depressive or anxiety disorder, exposure to peripartum synthetic oxytocin increased the risk of postpartum depressive or anxiety disorder by 36%. In deliveries to women with no history of prepregnancy depressive or anxiety disorder, exposure to peripartum synthetic oxytocin increased the risk of postpartum depressive or anxiety disorder by 32% compared to those not exposed." It's the DRUGS ppl!!! This is not a serious documentary.

[@cristy0716]

Hmmm my thoughts are that maybe sitting there and reveling in your thoughts and feelings of pain for prolonged periods of time isn’t the best way to move forward. Why did these two women take their lives all of a sudden after years, within days of each other after this film? Just a coincidence? Doubtful.

[@rasjidahmova]

I understand postpartum depression because I went through it. But....I still couldn't fathom killing my own baby. So idk...personally, I think as soon as you get those feelings and they don't go away you have a decision to get help or not.

[@jaggg.3821]

Weird this documentary about postpartum depression & Psychosis is reminding me of Toni Morrison's Book Beloved. Although, the Woman in the story killed her child for a whole other reason. Toni said she did research on a Woman during Slavery in America. Few people have a inkling how many infanticide's occurred in that Era. That History Toni uncovered is what drove her too write Beloved in the First place. These stories shared by these Women do Show how unheard Women still are today in 2022. The Taboo's that still work against women in polite society is ridiculous. Wonder how much of this Medical Condition in Mother's will increase with Roe vs Wade overturned. I guess we better get prepared for another Epidemic how will we survive this one? Oh God Help Us.

[@texastornado9918]

Thank you for this comment!! I saw a documentary about a few women with postpartum psychosis, and fell into an ADHD research deep dive. it led me here. I was wondering if this used to be frequent, and if not, why it’s worse now. I’ll be adding that to my reading list!!

[@jaggg.3821]

@@texastornado9918 Oh Hey, I missed the fact you mentioned you've been searching out Documentaries on this Subject? The worse case that turned out to be The Best case is Andrea Yates. In 2001, right before The World; for Us changed forever Andrea drowned all 5 of her children in The Bathroom, from the youngest too The Oldest. That one became the 1st documented case of postpartum psychosis at its worse but, I know in retrospect, it would feel farfetch that could be classified as Worked Out. They tried since The Case happened in Texas; too Get the Death Penalty didn't come too foreshin in Andrea Yates case. All I can say is it was a tragedy that could have been avoided altogether but, selfish inconsiderate people set that scenario Up. Andrea Yates seemingly was validated in 2015.

[@hedijimenez8238]

PPD is real. The woman who goes thru PPD would only understand.

[@juliannenakigudde6855]

In my culture this is non existent because once you have a baby, the whole community comes in to support. You practically do nothing for like two months. You're waited on day and night. It really takes a village

[@angeldaniel7360]

Angela Thompson is freaking killer !!!

[@tornminds66]

I hate how Tom Cruise says meds mask the problem HOWEVER, I PERSONALLY have NOT been on any meds for any of my mental illness symptoms now in about 6yrs after about an 8yr battle of being on many different ones for different problems. (One I prob do need is adhd meds lol) But I have found for me PERSONALLY other ways to cope and help pull me through dark times. I believe the meds did mask my problems, they were not addressing the real issues, with that when I would spiral I would end up taking more of my pills then needed to help. I didnt want to be chemically bound. Meds help a TON of people, what works for you to get through one day then do it. (I suffer from adhd, mid to high anxiety, pstd, bpd *boarderline personality disorder* and in the past post partum *which I blame souly on the environment I was in at the time*)

[@alfountain5726]

I had all those things also and when I got tired I mean really tired of dealing with it I searched more and I started looking spiritually and I found a minister now pastor Kevin la Ewing and I finally found some releaf of all that I was going through

[@angeldaniel7360]

Angela now is much better but she still a freaking killer !!!!

[@karencaring3356]

Way, way, way too many commercials!!! Every 5 minutes or so really interrupts the flow of the program. Grrrr

[@YOUAreTheSecretToLife]

KZbin premium helps 😊

[@cristy0716]

I have like 3 through the whole thing.

[@viankavaldez4391]

I wish more men were made aware. More husbands most of the time they stress us out more. Those women who have men that help them are lucky.

[@keezyfox4989]

Tom cruse should mind his own business and what helps someone is paramount to there well being and happiness.

[@karencaring3356]

Oh for Pete’s sake now we have to listen to his scientology b.s. I now feel like quitting watching because Cruise has tainted this very important program. Sigh.

[@giacomomandica5045]

It’s all about women what about fathers?

[@strawberryRich]

Why you’re so jealous of women’s suffrage? When a woman says women get R**ped , a man will say men get it too, if a woman said I feel pain because of my period, a man will say I get periods too from my nose, stop being jealous 😊

[@angeldaniel7360]

Medicines doesn’t help a lot people!!

[@lucykanniard3635]

I'm sorry that's still murder to me and they should go to prison for it.

[@texastornado9918]

I hope severe mental illness never touches you or anyone you love.

[@agirlisnoone5953]

You've heard of insanity? One literally has no concept of right and wrong. I hope to everything you or anyone you know never has to go through PPD.

[@mad-_-observer]

@@agirlisnoone5953 Insanity plea's still go to some form of detention, prison in another name, you see they are locked up so they cannot commit another crime, until the sate is confident they wont do it again. But if you think women should be set free, then i guess we should release all the mentally ill males from detention too, because they "didn't know right from wrong". What could go wrong. Studies have found that women who commit infanticide due to PPD often have a history of mental illness. It's important to note, however, that not all women with PPD or a history of mental illness will engage in infanticide, and that the vast majority of women with PPD and other mental health conditions do not pose a risk to themselves or their children.

[@oliviaperryman8622]

Ignorance speaks loudly.

[@YOUAreTheSecretToLife]

Ugh. You are part of the problem. That mentality is why more women and children will die.

[@user-vu2uu2sh9j]

This was such a great documentary but I think we still need to address the elephant in the room. That elephant is women feeling like they “need” to have children. In my heart, I truly feel women feel a societal pressure to have children, but don’t actually want them, and then don’t find out they didn’t want them until after birth.