Postpartum Psychosis & Fear in the Mania: Lydia’s Story of Faith in Chaos

What happens when postpartum joy collides with deep-seated fear? Lydia Farbach opens up about her raw and powerful journey through postpartum psychosis, growing up with a mum diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and the fear that she might follow the same path. From sleepless nights and spiritual confusion to calling out to God in the back of an ambulance, Lydia shares what it’s like to lose grip on reality—while holding onto Jesus.

This conversation is honest, intense, and full of grace. Whether you're a parent, pastor, or just someone who wants to understand the chaos of mental illness a little better, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

• The trauma of growing up with a parent with schizoaffective disorder
• Lydia’s experience of postpartum psychosis
• The overlap of anxiety, mania, and psychosis
• Faith in the midst of mental breakdown
• What the church can do better
• How to support someone in crisis
• The beauty of community, parenting, and God's faithfulness in the dark

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