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Dola Posh: ‘I wasn’t me anymore’ - a photographer tackles her postnatal depression

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Dola Posh has multiple identities: Photographer; woman; Nigerian ; mother; Briton .

After giving birth, she no longer felt sure who she was.

Postnatal depression can be one of the causes of postnatal depression.

Dola was persuaded to see a therapist who encouraged her to use her camera as a way of dealing with her feelings.

Earlier this year , Dola won an award from camera manufacturer Leica to allow her to continue her series.

In the UK , black women are more likely to experience postnatal depression than others.

The reasons are complex, but Dola believes that being more open is vital in addressing the issue.