TV star Angela Scanlon has opened up about suffering from postpartum depression shortly after welcoming her first daughter.
The Ask Me Anything host gave birth to her second daughter, Marnie Fae, last month. But the presenter opened up about how she struggled “massively” with exhaustion after her first daughter, Ruby Ellen back in 2018.
In an Instagram Q&A, Angela revealed she went to therapy to deal with postpartum depression after giving birth to her first daughter. She said: "I struggled massively after my first baby. I wasn't aware really at the time but it did push me to go into therapy which is the best gift I've ever given myself."
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The Ratoath native gave advice to her followers who are also struggling. She explained: "I think the odd down day or period is totally normal but if you're in a fog for months then don't be afraid to ask for help or speak to someone about it.
"Often we feel embarrassed or ashamed because we're supposed to be in that divine 'baby bubble'. I have thankfully felt a lot of that this time but it hasn't been an easy journey."
Angela has said that life after having a baby is "intense". She said: "It's intense! Their needs, your needs, the guilt, the joy... there is so much to process and hormones on top of everything. I'm trying to just accept and also lower expectations. Things don't need to be perfect. It can go to s*** multiple times a day but we're surviving!"
Another follower asked her how she copes with tiredness. The Dubliner replied: "Sometimes it breaks me! I have to remind myself that it passes.
"I try to grab a little nap when I can, do meditation when I can which recharges me and also just accept that I'm going to feel a bit f***ed for a while! Also, take all the help you can get... when someone offers help, TAKE THE HELP!"
