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I Had Postpartum Depression and the System Failed Me

Now the National Advocacy Chair at the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health (NCMMH), Jamie Belsito shares her personal story of postpartum depression to raise awareness and help change public perception.

I Had Postpartum Depression and the System Failed Me
Posted Feb. 16, 2016 | by Jamie Belsito

The births of each of my two daughters, I suffered from postpartum depression (PPD), OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. Both were terrifying experiences. There were times I wanted to go to sleep and never wake up, times I experienced visions of stabbing myself with sharp objects.  My experiences made no sense to me, as I was joyful about both of my pregnancies and the births of my daughters. (read more)

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