Ep. 28 - Reality Check - Aaisha Alvi (Author of A Mom Like That)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode Serena Chaudhry and Dr Ashley Weiss speaks with Aaisha Alvi, a Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Advocate & Author. Aaisha is author of 'A Mom like That' and you can purchase the book on Amazon and all good bookstores: www.amazon.es/Mom-Like-That-Postpartum-Psychosis/dp/1459754506 Synopsis: Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi, those early days were ruined by terrifying, delusional thoughts about her baby and family. Far beyond the trials of breastfeeding and getting her baby to sleep, Aaisha’s experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood. When her second pregnancy ended in miscarriage, Aaisha’s psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urging her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people. Aaisha felt evil, worthy of taking her own life. But each time she sought medical help, she was turned away. With unflinching honesty, Aaisha takes readers beyond the vitriol and blame flung at women — particularly women of colour — suffering from postpartum psychosis. Her story is a clarion call to increase awareness of a condition that need never result in tragedy and to build support for those affected by it. More Information: Aaisha Alvi: www.aaishaalvi.com Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com For Podcast bookings please contact: Claire Edwards through the Red Rock Website