Emmerdale fans in tears as Tracy Metcalfe finally opens up about her secret postnatal depression hell

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EMMERDALE fans were left in tears as Tracy Metcalfe finally opened up about her secret postnatal depression hell. 

The new mum has been silently struggling with postnatal depression for several weeks following the birth of her daughter Frankie.

Emmerdale fans were devastated at Tracy Metcalfe’s admission she was struggling as a new mum

Tracy fled the village in last night’s episode after her mental health struggles took a dark turn. 

Tonight, after Nate realised Tracy had disappeared, Faith found her searching for her late dad’s tree in the middle of a field of barley.

When she spotted Faith approaching, she burst into tears.

“Have I gone mad?” she asked Faith.

“No. you’re just very tired,” Faith gently told her.

“I couldn’t say it. I didn’t know how to, so I kept everything inside,” Tracy explained.

“Well no wonder you’re so tired. How much sleep do you get?” Faith asked.

“I’m awake pretty much all the time. Making sure she’s still breathing,” Tracy said.

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Faith eventually persuaded Tracy to return with her to the village.

But disaster struck when Nate bounded out holding baby Frankie and Amy panicked, running off and locking herself in a car.

Later, a team of healthcare professionals spoke to her and Tracy finally opened up, explaining that she was terrified every day of hurting Frankie.

“I love my baby, but if she came in here now I’d be so scared of harming her. It’s just been building and building like that,” Tracy explained. “And then yesterday, I ended up on a bridge.”

When asked if she had Frankie with her, Tracy continued: “Yeah, she was sleeping and I was right on the edge and I just thought at that moment, that maybe it would be better if we were both gone.”

Tracy then agreed to go into hospital and get help while Nate listened from behind the door – and fans were left in tears by the emotional scenes. 

One tweeted: “Seeing tracy so heartbroken is so sad to watch but i hope she gets the right support. A brilliant storyline to raise awareness to those that are struggling, brilliant acting @amywalsh27 as always.”

Another added: “@amywalsh27 is smashing this storyline! My heart is breaking. There’s lots of women in the world like Tracy and these stories need to be told.”

A third chimed in: “Poor Tracey she needs help and soon.”

Faith Dingle went to find her after Tracey had gone missing
Nate was listening in behind the closed door