Eastenders

[Kirstielou09]

Will anyone be watching eastenders this year at Christmas the story line being postpartum pycosis

[Hannah_at_APP Administrator]

Hi Kirstielou, I don't really watch it but think I will start. I'll be interested to see how the storyline goes as I understand some APP trustees and members have been involved with the show so it should be done sensitively/ appropriately... whilst accepting it is a drama and therefore entertainment on some level.

There was also a recent post asking for volunteers to take part in a research project which you might like to check out: healthunlocked.com/app-netw...

Take care, xx

[Firebirdblogger]

I'm not sure yet. I don't watch eastenders but would like to see how its portrayed. I won't be watching it on Christmas day that's for sure! Probably watch it on my own on iPlayer.

At least I have warning unlike with the call the midwife episode! Hadn't even heard of APP then and had no idea. Was really upsetting.

[betty2014]

Hi,

Yes I watch it all the time so will be good for others to understand more about pp as I had ever even heard of it before.

[Mims2014]

I hate soaps so going to record it to watch her scenes only!

[Kat_at_APP Volunteer]

Yes I will be watching... My big fear is not being triggered by the psychosis scenes, but being sucked into all the other storylines so much that I end up a soap addict!

[Ellie_at_APP Partner in reply to Kat_at_APP]

lol very true

[Ellie_at_APP Partner]

Hi all

Yes, this is an exciting time with such huge opportunity of getting the message out there about PP. I imagine each of us have to do whatever we feel we can cope with in terms of watching it...self care is so important I think.

I personally am not a fan of EastEnders and don't watch it, and also don't fancy watching any scenes of someone with PP to be honest, so I think I'll avoid it.

Just wanted to direct anyone to the other thread about research APP are undertaking in relation to Eastenders - so if anyone is watching it and doesn't mind taking part in research do please get in touch with us. Info of the thread here: healthunlocked.com/app-netw...

Thanks all