Sarwat Gilani has opened up about how she first suffered from postnatal depression during her third pregnancy and the dark feelings she had during that difficult time.
Recent exterior upon Good Morning Pakistan on ARY DigitalGillani revealed that she truly understood what postpartum depression was like after giving birth to her daughter, Ella, in December. After giving birth, Gillani had to undergo “serious surgery,” so she only met her daughter four days after giving birth.
“When I met her [Ella] After 4 days she was having trouble getting breast milk so I thought I should just leave her alone [from my arms] That will end all tension,” she said.
Gilani said she had a breakdown afterwards and told her husband, plastic surgeon Fahad Mirza, that she wanted to hurt the baby, but Mirza told her she was suffering from postnatal depression and that it wouldn’t last forever.
“This realization is so important: if you’re having strange feelings, it’s not you. It’s just a mental state you’re experiencing.” Joyland The actor stressed that to raise awareness, women should look into postpartum depression before giving birth because the pregnant woman should be the first to know what she is going through.
“When you’re depressed, anything can happen,” she says.
Gilani said the first four months after giving birth were extremely dark, adding that she suffered from postnatal depression and faced suicidal thoughts, and the situation became “hopeless or hopeless”.
“Postpartum is such an important issue that we don’t really talk about,” she said.
according to Mayo ClinicPostnatal depression is a complication of childbirth that can cause severe, long-lasting depression in new mothers. Symptoms can include low mood, extreme mood swings, excessive crying, difficulty bonding with your baby, extreme irritability or anger, worries that you are not a good mother, and feelings of hopelessness.
In Pakistan, postnatal depression is common among women, with prevalence rates reported ranging from 28% to 63%, among the highest in Asia. report Despite its widespread prevalence in Pakistan, postnatal depression is often taboo and swept under the rug as it is not considered a “legitimate” concern.
High-profile figures like Gilani raising awareness about the disorder helps normalize it and starts a wider discussion about the importance of providing proper care to mothers who suffer from the condition.
