Ep. 24: Elizabeth Sankey on severe post-natal anxiety

Elizabeth Sankey is a film maker, mother, and one half of the band Summer Camp. After giving birth to her first child back in August, she started suffering from severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and was eventually taken in to a Mother and Baby Unit in London. In this episode of Bits of Me, I talk to Elizabeth about what those early weeks were like, how she and her husband tried to get help, and what it was like to finally spend a month in a psychiatric unit. We talk about unrealistic narratives around childbirth, the tough realisation that you are much sicker than anyone wants you to be, baby blues, WhatsApp mum support groups, privilege, recovery and more.  You can read a piece Elizabeth wrote about her experience here, and follow her on Instagram or Twitter, where you'll also get updates about her film and music. Bits of Me is on Instagram as @bitsofme_podcast, and on Twitter as @bitsofme_pod. If you want to help spread the word about Bits of Me, it would make me very happy if you would share an episode on your socials and subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Spotify and iTunes. Perhaps you could also tag a friend on Instagram the next time a relevant episode pops up? It's all massively appreciated! Music: Ice and Snow by Icreage, licensed by Soundstripe. #bitsofmepod #womenshealth #womensbodies #postnatalanxiety #postnataldepression #postnatalpsychosis #postnatalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #maternitycare #childbirth #pregnancy #anxiety #depression #motherandbabyunit #MBU #NHS #hormones #motherhood #babyblues #recovery #breakthestigma #psychosis

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