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Inez Bjørg David shares experience with postpartum depression
Actress Inez Bjørg David has publicly shared her experience with severe postpartum depression to raise awareness about the condition. In a social media post, the 44-year-old described the emotional struggle she faced approximately two years ago, noting that the illness can manifest gradually and often months after childbirth.
David detailed symptoms such as brain fog, poor sleep, dark thoughts, and a sense of overwhelming pain. She emphasized that postpartum depression is more common than many realize, citing statistics that suggest up to 15 percent of women experience depression within the first three months after giving birth.
Through her openness, the actress aims to encourage better support for mothers in their social circles. She urged people to take the condition seriously and to listen to those affected rather than dismissing their feelings with platitudes.
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Federal Association of Relatives of Mentally Ill People · Federal Ministry of Health · Inez Bjørg David
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Up to 15 percent of women experience depression within the first three months after childbirth, according to the Federal Ministry of Health. promi-magazin.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] Postnatal depression can manifest months after childbirth rather than just during the immediate postpartum period. promi-magazin.de · www.merkur.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 15 to 20 percent of mothers experience postnatal depression within the first year after delivery, according to the BApK. promi-magazin.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] Inez Bjørg David suffered from severe postnatal depression approximately two years ago. promi-magazin.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Symptoms of the condition described by David include brain fog, poor sleep, and dark thoughts. www.merkur.de