The Blur: Postpartum Psychosis

02/10/2025 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

Trigger warning: this episode discusses the depths of postpartum psychosisIn this episode, Hayle shares the most intense two weeks of her postpartum psychosis—the period she calls The Blur. During this time, she was completely disoriented, losing track of days and nights, confusing morning for midnight, and living in a haze of fear and chaos.Doctors began medicating her with strong drugs like Haldol, Depakote, and Zyprexa to stabilize her, while nurses became unexpected companions—braiding her hair, comforting her, and trying to bring her back to herself.One of her clients, a nurse at the hospital, visited during this season. Her presence reminded Hayle that she was still herself underneath the psychosis, and it gave her hope. There was also one therapist who truly listened and helped shift her focus back to what mattered most—getting well so she could go home to her family.