Postpartum psychosis: Gabriel's experience

Gabriel McLeff shares her experience of postpartum psychosis, a rare illness affecting 1 in 1000 women after giving birth. Gabriel's pregnancy was joyful and her birth was smooth, but soon after, she started experiencing paranoia and delusions. She believed that she and her husband were being investigated for planning to murder their son. Gabrielle's symptoms escalated, leading to her admission to a psychiatric emergency care center. Treatment included medication, and she eventually recovered after 10 days in the hospital. Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate care for postpartum psychosis.