Sameera Reddy opens up about postpartum depression; recalls, ‘I couldn’t feel happy after the birth of my first child’ | Hindi Movie News

With May being the Mental Health Awareness month, actress Sameera Reddy has opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression struggle following the birth of her first child. The actress welcomed her first child Hans with husband Akshai Varde in 2015. Thereafter, they were blessed with their second child, Nyra in 2019. In a detailed Instagram post, Sameera has revealed that postpartum stress was really hard on her. Sharing a picture collage, she also recalled how she couldn’t feel happy despite trying hard after the birth of her first child, due to postpartum depression.

“Even though mental illnesses can’t be seen, they exist . Mental health awareness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior such as Depression, anxiety , bipolar disorder, PPD etc . For me Postpartum stress was hard and i did not act fast enough because I was unaware it existed . The pics I shared in this post was me at my lowest❤️‍🩹. I couldn’t feel happy however hard I tried after the birth of my first child . I still reflect on these moments and it only drives me harder to reach out to anyone not feeling good about themselves ❤️ You are not alone . And being there for each other in tough times is so important,” Sameera wrote in the caption.

She further added small steps that one can take to help cope with depression. “Take care of yourself & be aware of your emotional Health. Listen without judgement. Share your story. Create a community that supports a safe space for healthy conversations. Try Getting 8 hours of sleep per night. Less screen time. Spend quiet time to reflect on what’s bothering you . being mindful of what you eat. Exercising for 30-minutes. Journal your thoughts . Saying no to something you don’t want to do. Decluttering your space. Learning a new skill. reach out to a friend , family or seek professional. Try holistic approach with natural therapy ( I believe homeopathy really helped me ) 🙏🏼 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth 💚 #imperfectlyperfect,” she wrote.

On the work front, Sameera has been away from movies for quite some time. She now is an influencer mommy and enjoys a massive following on Instagram where she is seen sharing lots of entertaining videos and reels featuring her family members.