Lisa Rinna Opens Up About Postpartum Depression Struggles

LOS ANGELES, CA — Lisa Rinna shared her harrowing battle with postpartum depression (PPD) during a recent episode of her podcast with husband Harry Hamlin. The couple discussed the actress’s struggles after the births of their two daughters, Delilah and Amelia, revealing some shocking moments during her mental health crisis.

Rinna, 61, recounted feeling ‘absolutely hopeless’ for 15 months after giving birth to their eldest daughter in June 1998. She described her experience as being overshadowed by ‘a huge dark cloud’ that affected her daily life. ‘I had horrible postpartum depression, but I didn’t know it,’ she said.

The depression resurfaced with intensity after the birth of their second daughter in June 2001. Hamlin, 73, recalled a frightening instance where Rinna threatened his life, saying, ‘You said, ‘I’m gonna kill you.’ And I said, ‘You better call [your OB-GYN] right now.’’

Though Rinna does not specifically remember the threats, she acknowledged experiencing severe hallucinations during that time. ‘I was having horrible hallucinations of killing people, and I needed to take the knives out of the house,’ she confessed. ‘I also had horrible visions of driving the car into a brick wall.’

Rinna emphasized that her visions did not involve harming her children. ‘It wasn’t about that. It was about hopelessness, darkest depression and these horrible visions, hallucinations,’ she clarified.

After reaching out for help, Hamlin urged Rinna to see her doctor, who prescribed antidepressants that ‘worked instantly’ and ultimately transformed her mental state. ‘I was out of my mind,’ Rinna admitted while reflecting on her dark experiences.

As their conversation continued, the couple highlighted the importance of talking about mental health, noting that many women experience postpartum depression but often suffer in silence. For support, Rinna encouraged new moms to reach out for help, stressing that the struggle is more common than perceived.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-800-950-6264, and the Postpartum Support International Helpline can be reached at 1-800-944-4773.