Open Windows: A Story of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
June, a young attorney turned work at home mother must battle with the sudden and paralyzing symptoms of an unforgiving illness that affects one in every ten new mothers. She is confronted with a once secret but devastating condition. A disorder that attacks and threatens to break the strongest human bond on earth: the bond between mother and child.
From pregnancy to the hell that is postpartum depression and anxiety, June discloses intimate detail from her journal, medical records and family history. Amidst the savage depression and crushing panic attacks, she finds strength and solace in family, the art of storytelling and the mystery of faith.
Customer Reviews
Just what I needed!
I am a mother of two with a fairly demanding job. I haven't struggled to the degree as to say that I have a postpartum mood disorder; I do struggle with anxiety and depression and have for years prior to motherhood. It was so reassuring to read about the struggles and thoughts that go through a mother's mind. At times it seems so overwhelming and reading this book reminded me that there are better days ahead.