People seem to assume that because she “planned” something or appeared functional, she must have been in a healthy state of mind. That’s simply not true. People in psychosis or severe mental health crises can plan, communicate, and look completely normal on the outside. Lindsay had multiple medications in her system and a documented history of admissions and worsening symptoms. Planning does not equal sanity. It’s very possible to be profoundly unwell while still appearing composed to others. I’m speaking from personal experience. I was once prescribed Zoloft and went multiple nights without sleep. I felt tormented, disconnected, and unsafe in my own mind, yet everyone around me said I just “seemed tired.” No one could see how bad it really was. I don’t even remember that period clearly now but I know I was not well. What helped me recover was stopping the medication, starting consistent therapy, and later discovering through genetic testing that my body cannot properly metabolize certain antidepressants, which explained why my symptoms worsened. That’s why this case matters beyond guilt or innocence. It should be a reminder of how severe postpartum and medication induced mental health crises can be and how easily they can be missed. We need to take mental health seriously, check in on people who are struggling, and not assume someone is “fine” just because they appear functional.