[Pragmatist]

It's likely caused by drug abuse, but it could be post-partum psychosis. My wife had it and it's unbelievable. I was often terrified of coming home to a murder-suicide situation. It's better now, but post-partum depression and the rarer post-partum psychosis are real isssues.

[Jaded]

Apparently so.

[Da_Shrimp]

What must a mother be going through to cut off the arms of her own child?

I'm glad your wife is better now, but it must have been an awful time for you both.