Nollywood actress, Olayinka Solomon, has revealed that she is currently struggling with memory loss.
She, however, links the condition to post-childbirth challenges called postpartum as she also easily gets too angry nowadays.
In a post on Instagram, Olayinka notes: “Postpartum mom. What changed after childbirth? Mine, I get angry over little things and memory loss; we can gist now, next minute, I don’t remember.”
Iconic Mayo Clinic writes about postpartum depression:
The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.
Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may last for up to two weeks.
But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Sometimes it’s called peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth.
Postpartum depression is not a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it’s simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.
Solomon started her journey in the Nigerian movie industry in 2005 and has worked with famous Nollywood acts like Kelvin Ikeduba, Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon), Kemi Afolabi and Femi Adebayo. She is also a movie producer with a few credits to her name, including ‘Ogo Mushin’, which she also featured in.
