Stories about mental health
Lara’s story
After the third of her six losses, Lara was left with PTSD. Counselling helped her begin to heal.
H’s story
H writes about how the trauma of a miscarriage at 15 weeks has led to ongoing anxiety attacks and insomnia. She reflects on how it has changed her as a person.
Mel’s story
Mel was diagnosed with suspected PTSD after a missed miscarriage. She writes about what happened and how she got through the darkest times.
Anxiety and depression after my second and third miscarriages
Angela writes about how her mental health deteriorated after her second and third miscarriages.
Jess’ story
Jess thought she was OK after her miscarriage – but she fell into a deep depression when her sister announced she was pregnant.
I had panic attacks after losing my daughter Luna in the second trimester
Hayley experienced anxiety, depression and panic attacks after losing her daughter Luna at 19 weeks.
Miscarriage and depression
Siân describes the impact of her miscarriages on her mental health.
Sally’s story
Sally had 6 losses, including an ectopic pregnancy and writes about coping with her feelings during her pregnancies.
For Paul and Marc – second trimester miscarriage and mental health
Kathryn miscarried her twin boys 18 weeks into her pregnancy.