Coronation Street favourite Gemma Winter has fans concerned that she is suffering from postpartum depression.
The soap character, played by Dolly-Rose Campbell, has been struggling after she gave birth to her and Chesney's quadruplets.
Issues haven't been helped after Gemma and Chesney discovered that one of the tots, Aled, is deaf, leaving the upset mum even more troubled.
Now fans are worried about the former kebab shop worker after tonight demonstrated just how bad things have gotten.
Storming out of a boozy meet-up with a group of yummy mummies from her yoga classes, Gemma steps out in front of a car with the buggies.
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Thankfully, everyone is okay, but a haunted Gemma later confessed to Bernie that she hasn't slept for weeks.
Taking to social media, viewers expressed their concerns that Gemma is suffering from postpartum depression.
This mental illness is described as a depression that comes after the birth of a new child and affects 1 in 10 women in the year after giving birth, but can also affect fathers and partners too.
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One fan wrote on Twitter after the episode: "Does Gemma have possible post natal depression? #Corrie#CoronationStreet "
A different Corrie lover echoed this concern: "I think Gemma is getting post natal depression #Corrie "
Another emotional fan tweeted: "Awww Gemma! My heart breaks at this storyline! I know it only too well! #Corrie "
It seems like this viewer isn't the only one who feels that way.
Meanwhile, a different viewer commented: "Gemma is making me wanna cry I've been there so many times with my two, not feeling good enough as a mum and overwhelmed by it #coronationstreet#corrie "
Finally, a one Twitter user praised the handling of the heartfelt storyline: "I’m really starting to soften towards gemma with this storyline. the struggles of being a new mum are so overwhelming with one kid never mind four. dolly is playing a blinder with this."
We just hope Gemma talks to someone and finds the help she needs!
*Coronation Street continues on Monday at 7.30pm
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