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What Have I Done?: Motherhood, Mental Illness & Me

4.46 (41 ratings by Goodreads)

English

By (author): Laura Dockrill

'Such a raw, honest and important book' Giovanna Fletcher

Like any new mum, Laura Dockrill felt rather overwhelmed after the birth of her son. But a slow recovery, sleep deprivation and anxiety quickly escalated into postpartum psychosis, and she had to spend a fortnight in a psych ward, separated from her family. It was only when Laura began to put her ordeal into words that she began to find herself again, and recovery seemed within reach.

This is Laura's raw, honest and life-affirming story of how she made it through one of the most frightening experiences a mother can face. Now, she wants to break down the silence around postnatal mental health, shatter the idealised expectations of perfect motherhood, and show all new struggling parents that they are not alone.

'A book to save a whole generation of women'
Adele

A pleasure to read...I didn't want to put it down. If anyone is going through a similar experience it will make them feel less alone' Philippa Perry

'A humbingly honest and human war report from the front lines of mothering psychosis and recovery; there is no other book like it' Caitlin Moran

'An incredibly powerful book' Jessie Ware

'This book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body will heal' Dr Jessica Heron, CEO of Action on Postpartum Psychosis

'An amazing read'
Fiona Telford, postpartum psychosis survivor

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Product Details
  • Weight: 249g
  • Dimensions: 130 x 200mm
  • Publication Date: 06 May 2021
  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781529112542

About Laura Dockrill

Laura Dockrill is an award winning author and illustrator. What Have I Done? is Laura's first book for adults. She has written thirteen books for children and young adults. She has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of The Year Prize long listed for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018. She has earned plaudits like Top 10 literary Talent from The Times.Laura has appeared on a host of TV programmes; CBeebies Blue Peter Newsnight and BBC Breakfast to name a few. Her radio prowess spans across the entire BBC network having performed works on Radio 1 through 6 including Womans Hour and Open Book. She has written for the BFI BBC Radio Channel 4 The British Council The Young Vic and the National Theatre. Laura is on the advisory panel at The Ministry Of Stories and has judged many literary prizes including the John Betjeman Poetry Prize BBC National Short Story Prize and the BAFTA Childrens Prize.

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