Singer Adele Talks About Her Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a disorder that affects thousands of women around the world – something that could happen to anyone. In this article we will talk about Singer Adele’s experience with postpartum depression.
In an issue of Vanity Fair magazine, the singer talks about her pregnancy and what the birth of her son Angelo was like. The child, now 4 years old, is her love and inspiration, but after his birth his mother has had a hard time.
Adele is a 28-year-old woman who has won 10 Grammy Awards and an Oscar. She is known for her award-winning song Skyfall , which became famous thanks to the James Bond film of the same name. She currently devotes herself to music and motherhood, but is concerned about the taboo surrounding postpartum depression .
As revealed by the artist herself, Adele is not afraid to talk about her own suffering, but, on the contrary, she wants other mothers to feel free to do so. This disorder is sometimes treated harshly, as if women do not have the right to feel bad and to express it.
Adele and postpartum depression
Adele states that her experience with postpartum depression in England meant that she did not wish to have a child. She was afraid she could harm her baby. She didn’t feel the satisfaction that came from thinking that, as a mother, she was doing a good job.
However, he said nothing to anyone and felt very afraid. Her husband advised her to seek the help she needed from other women. At first she resisted, but was then surprised to learn of the large number of women who were in the same situation. In this case, not only did they have the same experience, but they were afraid to tell it.
Nonetheless, Adele says that four of her friends who felt the same feelings weren’t ashamed to talk about it. She did not have the courage to take antidepressants, but, instead, she let herself be inspired by those women who possessed greater patience. In particular, it was reflected in the courage of pregnant women who had other children.
The decision to overcome her postpartum depression
Even though most of Adele’s songs are sad and melancholy, she assures them that they don’t match her personality. Nonetheless, the death of her grandfather was a difficult time for her, which she had to resort to therapy to overcome.
On this occasion he was feeling something similar and so he decided to face the situation: “I’ll give myself an afternoon all to myself, without my baby!” . This observation did not please Adele’s friends, who for this reason judged it negatively.
Also, Adele explains that talking to someone during this phase is of no use, because you are tired and feel judged by everyone. One of her biggest problems was that she felt guilty about leading her professional life and motherhood at the same time. In this case, no one could help her, much less understand her.
She realizes that spending a day without her son makes her feel bad, but not doing it is much worse. He always carries it with him on his tours, tries to play his role honestly and not to worry. However, she still suffers when she can’t get home on time to put her son to bed. Adele does not overcome the idea of not being up to the situation, of not being the best of mothers.
Adele doesn’t change her mind: she doesn’t like motherhood
The singer confesses that she would like to do something else, that every minute she manages to snatch for herself is blessed. They compliment her on her decision to become a mother in the midst of her successful career, but she says true courage belongs to people who have no children. He believes that people who do not feel the pressure to become parents are more courageous.
As for his depression, he claims it’s his ticket to get out of jail. As long as he continues to suffer for this reason, he can still have a space to free himself. She says she doesn’t want any more children, that she feels okay with her son and her boyfriend’s daughter. However, rumors of Adele’s new pregnancy have been spreading lately.
Cover image taken from Adele’s Facebook page
