Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMusically speaking, Norway is too often unfairly overshadowed by its neighbors, the overachieving Sweden — which has mastered the art of speaking modestly while flexing outrageously — on the east, and the eccentric Iceland and Scotland to the west. But with a population of just under 5.5 million, the comparatively understated country punches far above its weight in both the world’s music scene and its economy, and its booming talent was on ample display at the latest installment of the long-running Oya Festival in Oslo last week.While there were plenty of Anglo and American acts — ranging from headliners Gorillaz, Florence + the Machine and Nick Cave to H.E.R., Little Simz, Freddie Gibbs, Remi Wolf and Perfume Genius — equally if not more compelling was the diverse array of home-grown talent.
‘Near fatal birth and sepsis gave me PTSD triggered each year on my son's birthday’
28.07.2022 - 13:03 / ok.co.uk
Therapists say that part of the healing process is sharing. Well, that’s exactly what Made in Chelsea’s Louise Thompson has been doing, as the first-time mum continues to grapple with “catastrophic” post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-birth anxiety eight months after having her son Leo-Hunter with fiancé Ryan Libbey. In a recent video post on social media, Louise described going to hospital with ulcerative colitis, “a couple of days away from having part of my colon removed and diverted through my stomach”.
Referring to her “crazy year” she explained how her “brain shut down as a result of nearly dying twice” during childbirth, and that at her lowest point she hoped for a plane to “crash into the house and obliterate us” to put an end to her mental anguish. Louise, 32, who says she’s had a “crisis team check on me every day for weeks” as she receives treatment for her anxiety disorder, is not alone. PTSD is caused by traumatic events.
Symptoms can include experiencing flashbacks, digestive issues and struggling to concentrate or sleep – more information is available at ptsduk.org. Postnatal PTSD affects 30,000 women a year in the UK. One of those is Kirsty Ketley, who lives in Surrey with husband Stuart, daughter Ella, nine, and son Leo, five.
In this open letter, she shares her experience and offers hope to Louise for the future... My letter to Louise Thompson "Anyone who sees your emotional Instagram posts and videos will be moved by your anguish. When you said: 'I just want someone to fix me!', I felt like crying.That’s how I felt after the traumatic birth of my second child, also called Leo, in December 2016.
Louise Thompson celebrates baby son Leo's milestone amid her PTSD battle
Louise Thompson has been celebrating her baby son Leo's latest milestone on social media. The former Made in Chelsea star, 32, recently shared with her fans that Leo said his first word 'Dada' just in time for her fiancé Ryan Libbey's first birthday as a father. And now she's taken to Instagram to celebrate another milestone of Leo's, this time turning nine months old.The reality star shared a sweet video of her little boy waving to and kissing Ryan through the shower screen in their bathroom as she said: "Is that daddy?" "Something to celebrate...
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Louise Thompson shares joy as baby son Leo says first word on dad Ryan's birthday
Louise Thompson has been left overjoyed as he beautiful baby boy said his first word. The 32 year old former Made In Chelsea star took to her Instagram feed to share the happy news with a clip of her son saying "Dada".
Inside Louise Thompson’s fiancé Ryan Libbey’s birthday celebrations as she says she’s ‘lucky to be alive by his side’
Reality star Louise Thompson has given fans an inside glimpse into her birthday celebrations for fiancé Ryan Libbey as the love of her life turned 32 earlier this week. The Made In Chelsea star shared a heartfelt post to mark the occasion on social media, as she shared a series of photos of Ryan alongside their son Leo-Hunter.
Louise Thompson feels ‘lucky to be alive’ for fiancé Ryan Libbey’s birthday
Louise Thompson has celebrated her partner Ryan Libbey’s 32nd birthday saying she feels “lucky to be alive and standing by his side” as she continues to suffer health problems following her traumatic childbirth experience. The Made In Chelsea star, 32, shared a collection of photos to Instagram of Libbey with their son Leo-Hunter and praised him for being “the best dad and partner she could ask for”.The couple have been open about how they are both suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since their son’s traumatic incident at the end of 2021.Thompson wrote a sweet message on Instagram, saying: “Happy birthday to without a doubt the best egg I know.
Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson says she feels ‘lucky to be alive’ for partner Ryan Libbey’s birthday
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson says she feels 'lucky to be alive' to celebrate partner Ryan Libbey’s 32nd birthday as she continues to suffer health problems following her traumatic childbirth experience.
Louise Thompson 'devastated' to miss brother Sam's 30th as she shares tribute
Louise Thompson, 32, has paid tribute to her brother's 30th birthday, but revealed she was “devastated” to have missed his trip away to celebrate.Taking to her Instagram the Made in Chelsea shared a picture of her brother holding her 9month old son, Leo, which she captioned: “I am devastated not to be there to celebrate with you in person on this big milestone, but I’m spending the day thinking of you guys, looking through all the photos and missing you like mad”. She went on to say that there were “lots of nice things” that she could say, but mainly being “super proud” of who her brother has “become over the past few years”, Louise added that she couldn't “believe how grown up” he has become. “Living with your dream girl, talking about upcoming projects and investments, working on exciting new shows and even giving me advice,” she said.
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Louise Thompson shows postpartum bald patches as she cuddles baby son Leo
Louise Thompson has revealed the bald patches she developed after giving birth to her son Leo in a new video shared on her social media.The 32 year old, who recently returned home after receiving treatment for ongoing health issues, was looking after her baby boy at home on Friday when she uploaded a clip of him pulling on her face mask as she held him. Louise was seen turning her head to the side in the video, showing some bald patches in her hair which was scraped up in a top knot.The former Made In Chelsea star told her followers in the caption: “Personally victimised by my baby five mins in, featuring Postpartum bold patches (made worse by current meds).” Louise appeared in happier spirits, despite her postpartum effects, as she relaxed with her boy at home.The star had a traumatic birth with son Leo in November and has been open about suffering with PTSD from the experience, among other health problems.