Singer Anne-Marie has opened up about her struggle with postnatal depression in an unfiltered post on Instagram.
The singer, aged 34, behind the hits Rockabye and Ciao Adios, welcomed her second child with rapper Slowthai, 30, in May this year.
It came just 15 months after Annie-Marie gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter.
On Instagram, Anne-Marie shared a string of selfies with fans, showing she has changed her deep red tresses in favour of a new wavy blonde bob.
Other pictures showed her relaxed, laughing at the camera with her eyes closed and wearing a pleated playsuit and gold pendant.
In the caption to her post, she wrote: “This is the most ‘me’ I’ve felt in a long time. My head has been all over the place. I’ve been pregnant and breastfeeding for over 2 years.
“My hormones are mental and I’ve only just started feeling okay. I’ve been through a lot.
“My body has been through a lot. It’s so hard but I guess cliche to say IT IS worth it. For someone who doesn’t like routines I’ve had to become the person who lives in one. With naps and feeding and meal times. But I’m through it, still going through it but I feel I’ve come out of the hole.
“I battled with post natal depression and post natal anxiety, and therapy (yet again) and the people around me pulled me through it. Now I’m back. I’m strong and I’m excited. My blond hair is back.
“My body is kinda back. I just have to stop eating chocolate now and saying ‘the baby wants it’ hahahaha damn.
“Anyway, this caption is too long but just wanted to let you know. My mind is finally seeing clear again. Yay. I have 2 beautiful babies. Now it’s time to tour again hahaha. Okay maybe not yet but soon.”
Anne-Marie’s post has already garnered over 120,000 likes from Instagram followers.
One fan posted: “Tour‼︎?? I can't wait! You're strong!! I love you all.”
Another said: “You take your time we will always be here. Love you! You look absolutely stunning by the ways!”
Celebrities including DJ Fearne Cotton and TV presenter Stacey Dooley both responded with ‘heart’ emojis, while singer Jessie J posted “Superwoman” and Paloma Faith wrote: “Totally relate.”
Following the birth of her second baby in May, Anne-Marie shared several photos on Instagram.
She wrote: "Another beautiful little thing has entered our lives. Hello everyone."
She also posted an emotional first birthday to her daughter in February, writing: “A year with the most beautiful soul. I hope you have loved your life so far.
“Our precious little book worm, you are so clever and funny. We can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives with you.”
