Dockrill, Laura
What Have I Done?: Motherhood, Mental Illness & Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529112542
- author:
- Dockrill, Laura
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 2.3 centimeters (0.18
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Laura Dockrill's raw and honest account of her experience with postpartum psychosis is a powerful exploration of motherhood, mental illness, and recovery. After giving birth to her son, Laura struggled to cope with the demands of new motherhood, eventually finding herself in a psychiatric ward. It was only by sharing her story that she began to heal and find herself again. This book breaks down the silence surrounding postnatal mental health, challenging idealized expectations of perfect motherhood and offering hope to those struggling. With its unflinching honesty and life-affirming message, Laura Dockrill's story is a worthwhile read for anyone who has experienced similar challenges. A deeply personal and humbling account, this book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body can heal from mental illness.
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