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Hanzak, an elementary school teacher, and her teacher husband looked forward to bringing home their new baby boy to be a family. At first Hanzak assumed the rigors of the birth and its complications, and the needs of her baby, including a brief but serious undiagnosed illness, were the reasons for her emotional distress and uncontrollable behaviors
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book having seen Elaine on television describing her illness. I have suffered from Post Natal Illness with all 3 of my children and am still being treated now.
I thought I was going completely round the twist and thought nobody would understand just how alone I felt. However, once I started reading the book I realised Elaine had suffered Postnatal Psychosis and managed to come through it. If she could come out the other end smiling then I believe I can too.
This book made me feel that I'm not alone in my suffering and that other women are suffering the same as me. I am truly grateful to Elaine for giving such an honest account of what happened to her. It has given me hope for the future which I didn't have before.
In my opinion, every GP, health visitor, mental health worker and midwife should read this book.
I know I've harped on a bit but this book is definitely the reason I haven't given up hope and if I can feel that way then hopefully others can too.
I thought I was going completely round the twist and thought nobody would understand just how alone I felt. However, once I started reading the book I realised Elaine had suffered Postnatal Psychosis and managed to come through it. If she could come out the other end smiling then I believe I can too.
This book made me feel that I'm not alone in my suffering and that other women are suffering the same as me. I am truly grateful to Elaine for giving such an honest account of what happened to her. It has given me hope for the future which I didn't have before.
In my opinion, every GP, health visitor, mental health worker and midwife should read this book.
I know I've harped on a bit but this book is definitely the reason I haven't given up hope and if I can feel that way then hopefully others can too.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was an excellent read. The author explains the journey she has taken from a confident person through severe post natal depression and back. I found this book hard to put down and the author makes you feel you know all that has happened to her and her family through her very detailed accounts. At times the book made me laugh and at other times there were tears in my eyes. A very informative book that is not full of jargon words but clearly explains the realities of living through this illness.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started the book and found that I could not put it down until I had finished. Elaine Hanzak takes you with her on her downward spiral into severe post natal illness and finally back out of the darkness.
It is so refreshing to read a true account of the terrible effects that this illness can have, in particular the fear that one may harm their own baby. Elaine speaks with an honesty which will be helpfull to fellow sufferers and their families but also to the medical profession in their treatment and care of women who have this illness.
There is also a usefull glossary at the end of the book giving information on support groups and helplines.
It is so refreshing to read a true account of the terrible effects that this illness can have, in particular the fear that one may harm their own baby. Elaine speaks with an honesty which will be helpfull to fellow sufferers and their families but also to the medical profession in their treatment and care of women who have this illness.
There is also a usefull glossary at the end of the book giving information on support groups and helplines.
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Eyes without sparkle
A good book, useful in that it is a narrative of a women's experience of peuperal psychosis (which is a very rare form of post natal depression.)
Published 18 months ago by Grace
Brilliant
I can't recommend this book highly enough! Although I don't suffer from the same PND that the author does, I found it extremely helpful. Read more
Published 22 months ago by SJSmith
a brave book!
I have great respect for Elaine for sharing her story. I too am a professional person who has suffered severe postnatal depression. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Sarah
Important personal insights
As a former midwife and lactation consultant, I found this book fascinating, though deeply disturbing. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mrs. A. S. Blenkinsop
Excellent book
This is an excellent book for women who have been through the horror of severe PND. It was a great source of 'support' for me as I recovered from Psychotic PND. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2008 by Sarah Hudson
Health visitors would find this book very useful
I have had puerperal psychois twice myself, and I found Elaine's book Eyes Without Sparkle, compelling reading. Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by C. Jenner
This book should be on the recommended reading list for all working in...
I manage a charity helping women with postnatal illness, and i found this an excellent book. It will help mothers who are currently suffering from this distressing illness feel... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by strueth ruth
I have not gone mad, I have Post Natal Depression!
This book is a must read for anyone who suspects they may be suffering from PND and for GP's, midwives, health visitors etc who work in this field and may come across this life... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Louise Knowles
Anyone can relate to the story this book tells.
Saying a book moved you from tears to laughter and back is an awful cliche - but the fact remains this book does just that. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2006 by Sue Bentley
Eyes without sparkle, How moving?
This book is an excellent buy I am currently a student nurse attending Edge Hill University and, Mrs. Read more
Published on 23 July 2006 by Kayleigh Bird
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