And meanwhile millions of other women heard her bizarre story and worried.
Did you watch the show or read her book? I suggest you check it out to learn exactly what you're praising.
What makes you think that?
I never watch Oprah and I haven't read Shields' book but I can certainly sympathize. I had a horrendous time after one of my pregnancies and that was just a "normal" bout of PPD. I can only imagine what a nightmare psychosis would be. I was not told by my ob/gyn or in prenatal classes that I might be at risk for a serious bout of depression so I was caught completely off guard. Over the last few years I have discussed ppd with many other moms--most of them were never told anything more than "You may experience some blue moods in the weeks following childbirth." There is too much potential danger, not to mention needless suffering, in not telling women ALL that they may experience.