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«That was surely the greatest test of my life, but also the most beautiful, because at the end of the road, the light finally shone again.»
Year of birth
1988
Marital status
Engaged
Children
One daughter (2020)
Occupation / current role
Master's degree in Art History and Philosophy. Web journalism, writing, communications
Hobbies
Art, reading, music, films, travel, hiking, meditation
First PPD onset
After the birth of my daughter
PPD lasted approximately
2 years
History of depression / depressive mood
No, but hypersensitivity and tendency towards perfectionism
Triggers of my PPD
Medical error during delivery, pregnancy and birth amidst COVID, isolation, family abroad, uncertain and anxiety-ridden atmosphere, poor care and choice of healthcare professionals, psychological vulnerability.
My PPD in a nutshell
After the birth of my daughter - and probably already at the end of my pregnancy - buried traumas resurfaced and were suddenly reactivated. I fought as best as I could, tirelessly and mostly alone, as the topic of perinatal mental health is still a huge taboo in Switzerland and elsewhere. This was certainly the greatest trial of my life, but also the most beautiful, because at the end of the road, the light finally shone again.
Treatment (therapy)
EMDR Psychotherapy
My Realization
I am more convinced than ever that this struggle is in the public interest, and that is the reason for my determined commitment. Finding an echo for one's feelings and experiences can be life-saving. Talk about it, let’s talk about it, it’s far too important!