Lisa Rinna’s Brave Confession: Battling Postpartum Depression and the Darkest Moments After Amelia’s Birth

In an emotionally raw and revealing episode of her podcast Let’s Not Talk About the Husband, actress and television personality Lisa Rinna opened up about one of the darkest periods in her life: her battle with postpartum depression following the birth of her second daughter, Amelia Gray.

While many know Rinna as the outspoken, glamorous star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, few were aware of the painful mental health journey she endured behind closed doors. Alongside her husband, actor Harry Hamlin, Rinna revisited those difficult months after Amelia’s arrival, bravely sharing her story to shed light on an often overlooked and misunderstood condition.

A Darkness She Didn't Understand

Rinna, now 61, described her experience with postpartum depression as deeply disturbing and disorienting. Unlike her first postpartum period after the birth of her eldest daughter, Delilah Belle, which was also marked by depression but went undiagnosed for over a year, the depression that followed Amelia’s birth was more immediate and intense.

“I didn’t know what was happening to me,” Rinna confessed on the podcast. “I was hallucinating. I had thoughts that were so terrifying I couldn’t even say them out loud.”

These hallucinations included violent imagery—visions of crashing her car into a wall or seeing knives—and, most alarmingly, thoughts of harming herself or others. At one point, she even threatened Harry Hamlin, which became the turning point that led him to intervene.

A Husband's Wake-Up Call

Hamlin, recognizing something was seriously wrong, urged Rinna to reach out to her OB-GYN. That call led to her being prescribed antidepressants, which Rinna says saved her life. However, as many who’ve battled depression know, the medication didn’t work overnight. It took weeks before she began to feel any sense of relief, and during that time, she says she felt completely “psychotic.”

“She wasn’t herself,” Hamlin shared. “It was like she was someone else entirely—someone lost in a storm we couldn’t see.”

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Rinna’s story is a stark reminder that postpartum depression isn’t just “baby blues.” It’s a severe and potentially life-threatening mental health condition that affects not only the new mother but her family as well.

According to medical experts, postpartum depression can include symptoms such as:

• Persistent sadness or hopelessness
• Severe mood swings
• Anxiety or panic attacks
• Intrusive thoughts, sometimes violent or self-harming
• Difficulty bonding with the baby
• Sleep disturbances or extreme fatigue

What makes Rinna’s story particularly important is how it highlights the more extreme, lesser-known symptoms of postpartum psychosis—a rare but serious condition that can include hallucinations and delusions.

Why Speaking Out Matters

By speaking openly about her experience, Rinna joins a growing list of public figures using their platforms to normalize mental health struggles. Her vulnerability is not only courageous but also potentially life-saving for those silently suffering.

She hopes her story encourages other women and families to recognize the warning signs early and seek help without shame or delay.

“Looking back, I’m just grateful I got the help I needed,” Rinna said. “But I want other women to know: if you feel off, if something doesn’t feel right—trust that. Speak up. You’re not alone.”

Lisa Rinna’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of awareness. In a society that still stigmatizes mental illness, especially among mothers, her honesty is a powerful step toward change.

If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum depression, don’t wait. Reach out to a medical professional, therapist, or trusted loved one. You deserve support, healing, and hope.