Postpartum Psychosis is one of the most frightening mental health crises a new mother can face. In this raw and powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Lydia Farbach opens up about her journey through postpartum psychosis and the deep-seated fear of inheriting schizoaffective disorder from her mother. Lydia shares the chaos of losing grip on reality, the spiritual confusion in the mania, and the immense power of holding onto Jesus through a mental breakdown.

This conversation is a vital faith-based resource for anyone seeking to understand or support those dealing with psychosis, severe anxiety, and mania. We discuss what the church can do better to support parents in crisis and the beauty of God's faithfulness when life feels chaotic.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The Trauma of Inherited Mental Illness: Growing up with a parent diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder.
• Lydia’s Postpartum Psychosis Experience: Navigating reality breakdown, sleepless nights, and the spiritual battle.
• Faith in Mental Breakdown: Calling out to God from the back of an ambulance and finding grace in the darkness.
• Church Support for Mental Illness: Practical steps for pastors and congregations to support someone in a mental health crisis.

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