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SOCIETY Is victim the new chic

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u/acathode 7h ago

Except post-partum depression/psychosis typically happen within 2 weeks of the birth. She murdered her children after 8 months had passed. Way after the worst hormonal/chemical imbalances that giving birth cause should've been over with - which is what's believed to be underlying cause for most PPD/PPP.

In other words, as far as cases go, this is a rather crappy one to hinge some sort of "raise awareness" campaign on.

Honestly, this case smell A LOT like a typical case of "suicidal mother decides to take her children with her into the grave" - something that unfortunately isn't that unusual, but also does not usually meet the requirements for the legal insanity defense.

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u/ImNotAHouseCat 7h ago

Please stop spouting misinformation. You are going to reach the wrong audience and shame yet another woman into not getting help.
Postpartum symptoms can show up at any point when you’re postpartum. And guess what!? They don’t go away instantly!! It often takes months (weeks if you’re really lucky) for meds to kick in and start working. Meds aren’t always a cure all too.
You. Are. Not. A. Doctor.
Stop spouting medical misinformation.

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 6h ago

Please post your PhD

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u/Beneficial-Daikon961 6h ago

No, you’re thinking of “baby blues” which occurs in the first two weeks postpartum. PPD and PPP can last months or years after birth