Alanis Morissette has opened up about her experience with postpartum depression, revealing that she suffered from 'harrowing' invasive thoughts.
The singer-songwriter shared her story on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast with Alex Cooper, explaining that her condition worsened with each of her three pregnancies.
Morissette described feeling like she became another person, plagued by anxiety, depression, rage, and disturbing thoughts.
She admitted that the first time she dealt with postpartum depression, she was confused about what was happening and found the advice from mental health professionals unhelpful.
Adding to her struggles, she was still touring at the time, which further impacted her mental state.
Context of the Episode
The episode was released on Wednesday, coinciding with the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial.
Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her lawyers argue she was not in control during postpartum psychosis.
The trial ended with a hung jury, and many online have criticized Clancy for allegedly using a postpartum defense.
Morissette did not comment on Clancy's case, but her remarks highlight the terrifying reach of postpartum depression.