‘I Was Worried What Would Happen To My Children If I Spoke Openly About My Mental Health’

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This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Chrissy Brown shares her experience of post-natal anxiety and how – unable to find the help she needed – she formed the Motivational Mums Club

My mum and dad gave me a really good upbringing. They taught me right from wrong, to always side with what is right, and to think about the importance of equality. Their guidance, along with my lived experience, has shaped me into the woman and mother I am today.

Little did I know, during that first ever event, I was expecting my daughter - while my son was only seven months. I didn't understand why I didn't feel as amazing as I felt after my first pregnancy. Postpartum wasn't what I thought it would be. At the appointment, I wasn’t approached with any care. I was uncomfortable as there was no effort to connect with me or to have a conversation with me. The GP gave me a questionnaire to answer and based on my answers he decided the best route was anti-depressants. I needed to feel seen in order to trust the system, but I didn't get that. I didn't feel included in my own care. There was no sense of love in my care. It felt like a tick box exercise.

 

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