Because I'm not myself, you see : a memoir of motherhood, madness & coming back from the brink
Beeston, Ariane2024
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Ariane Beeston is a child protection worker and newly registered psychologist when she gives birth to her first child and very quickly begins to experience scary breaks with reality. Out of fear and shame, she keeps her delusions and hallucinations secret, but as the months pass Ariane gets worse. Much worse. Finally admitted to a mother and baby psychiatric unit, the psychologist is forced to learn how to be the patient. With medication, the support of her husband, psychotherapy and ultimately, time Ariane rebuilds herself. And she also begins a new chapter working in perinatal mental health, developing resources to support other new mothers. Because I'm Not Myself, You See is a candid, often humorous memoir of motherhood and madness, interwoven with research and expert commentary. It's the story of the impossible pressures placed on new mothers and how quickly things can go wrong during 'the happiest time of your life'. It's also about life on the other side of serious illness, trying to make sense of what doesn't make sense, and finding humour, beauty and joy when things don't go according to plan.
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Author:
Beeston, Ariane, author
Imprint:
Wurundjeri Country ; Collingwood, VIC : Black Inc., [2024]©2024
Collation:
310 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-310).
ISBN:
97817438235699781760644505
Dewey class:
618.760092618.76
Language:
English
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BRN:
554489
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 618.76 BEE | Onloan - Due: 21 Jul 2025 |
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 618.76 BEE | Available |