Sally Bunkham oversees PANDAS communications and is the voice behind all of our social media posts. She also suffered with maternal rage after the birth of her second child.

In this episode, Dr Caroline Boyd, @_drboyd PANDAS Ambassador, mum of two and clinical psychologist, chats with Sally about this common and yet often stigmatised aspect of parenthood: anger.

They discuss the shame that can be experienced around this emotion although research states as many as one in three women experience intense anger in the first year postpartum. And how this relates to the support we receive and the expectations we and society place upon ourselves as parents.

Hear how Sally worked through her perinatal mental health adversity with two under two, to found a business and carve a new path that helps so many others today.

This podcast series may and will include, from time to time, themes of the entire spectrum of mental illness. Themes may include suicide, baby loss, self -harm, domestic violence and upsetting topics. If you urgently need help, if you're in mental health crisis, please call the Samaritans on 111 6123. Or the emergency services via 111 or 999.

Please note, you should always follow your GP or health practitioner's guidance for anything medically associated from conception onwards. The PANDAS Foundation does not advise on any medication.

https://pandasfoundation.org.uk

You can reach Caroline at drcarolineboyd.com or via Instagram @_drboyd

Caroline offers anger courses for mothers:

https://drcarolineboyd.com/anger-course-waitlist

Caroline’s book, Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood, is available to buy online Amazon, Waterstones or Bookshop

Contact PANDAS WhatsApp for support on 07903 508334 every day between 8am - 10pm

Samaritans 116 123

US: Postpartum Support International 1-800-944-4773

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