Alex Nation has gone public with her battle with “intense” postnatal anxiety and says she struggles with intrusive thoughts: “I think I need a little help.”
Alex Nation has revealed her struggle with postpartum anxiety.
The Bachelor star, 31, posted to Instagram on Monday, where she shared a heartfelt confession about her deteriorating mental health.
“I’ve found that my anxiety, particularly my anxiety for the well-being of my children, has become quite intense since Pearl was born,” Alex said.
Alex revealed that she previously suffered from anxiety during her pregnancy, adding that it can sometimes lead to postnatal depression.
“My anxiety is quite high at the moment as I think I feel like I can do it. [But] The thoughts are too intrusive. They are too often,” she added.
Bachelor star Alex Nation, 31, (pictured) went public with her battle with postnatal anxiety on Instagram on Monday, saying it “might help other women” in a similar position
“I’ve found that my anxiety, particularly my anxiety for the well-being of my children, has become quite intense since Pearl was born,” Alex said. Shown with daughter Pearl
“I’ve had moments where I could rationalize my thoughts and break away from them, but then about an hour or two later, another intrusive thought pops into my head,” she continued.
Alex explained that she often just “started crying” because she was “so worried” about her thoughts.
“It’s the thought. It doesn’t even happen. My children are fine. But they are so pushy. They’re loud,’ she added.
Alex added that she already had a mother and child health appointment on Wednesday.
“I’m going to talk to her and my obstetrician and GP as I think I need a little help,” she said bravely.
“My anxiety is quite high at the moment as I think I feel like I can do it. The thoughts are too intrusive. They are too often,” she added in the heartfelt post
The reality TV star is already a mother to sons Elijah, 11, and Maxwell, 1 (both pictured) and says she has no plans for any more children
Alex said she wants to share her experiences to help others and start a conversation about postnatal anxiety and depression.
“It could make another woman feel less alone because you’re not alone. There are many of us on this wild rollercoaster.’
Alex welcomed newborn daughter Pearl last month along with fiancé Carson Jory.
The reality TV star is already a mother to sons Elijah, 11, and Maxwell, 1, and says she has no more children planned.
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Alex welcomed newborn daughter Pearl last month alongside fiance Carson Jory (left)