"Sofii Lewis described her experience, stating, "I knew I wasn't safe. But I didn't think I was out of control." This highlights the confusion many face with postpartum psychosis."
"Sofii recalled her feelings after giving birth, saying, "There was nothing. I had no interest, even though I had just given birth to my first child." This illustrates the emotional disconnect that can occur."
"Sofii mentioned, "I thought it must have been someone trying to buy Evie as my brain had connected that the beeping noise sounded like a till or a checkout." This reflects the surreal nature of her hallucinations."
"Sofii expressed her surprise at the existence of specialized care, stating, "I didn't know they existed," emphasizing the need for awareness about mental health resources."
Sofii Lewis, diagnosed with OCD and postpartum psychosis tendencies, spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit, which she credits with saving her and her daughter's lives. Postpartum psychosis affects about one in 1,000 mothers and can escalate quickly. Symptoms include mania, depression, confusion, and hallucinations. After a difficult pregnancy, Sofii felt disconnected from her newborn and experienced troubling thoughts. With the help of a counselor, she discovered the existence of specialized support, which she had not known about before seeking help.
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