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- arirene
- Date posted
- 3y ago
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- jacivyjacivy
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- 3y ago
It’s so hard. My OCD got so bad after I had my daughter, I couldn’t stop thinking of all the ways I could or might harm her. I couldn’t sleep, I lost my appetite my anxiety spiked so badly. It was unbearable because all I wanted to do was bond with my baby but I couldn’t stop my intrusive thoughts. Honestly the best thing you can do is work with an erp therapist, write scripts, read books about OCD and intrusive thoughts. And be kind to yourself it’s not easy and OCD can feel so isolating. Keep reaching out and staying connected to the community.
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- Teresa1Teresa1
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- 3y ago
I'm a mom of 2 little ones. They're both toddlers now. I've had ocd since I was about 9 or 10 years old and I'm in my thirties now and have never gotten the proper treatment. A few years ago I went to cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and anger issues and it was helpful but I think erp is necessary. My OCD got reeeeally bad postpartum both times. It still is pretty bad and my youngest is a year and a half. I don't talk about it much to ppl cuz they don't get it and i sometimes honestly don't even know how to describe it without sounding crazy so I don't bother. All of my compulsions are pretty much in my head. I analyze and "re-think" thoughts and situations that seemed dangerous or in some way threatening to my kids. It's extremely distressing and exhausting. All I can say is that you're definitely not alone. Be kind to yourself. I would definitely recommend erp. The sooner the better. I guess I should take my own advice..
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- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 3y ago
Im almost 50 by the grace of GOD and i battled this postpartum depression and harm ocd my daughter is 25 now my middle son 24 and my baby son 15 i still take med genric celexa and anxiety med but i met JESUS accepted Him as LORD and i know he fights this battle i took his word and spoke scripture my favorite GOD has not given me a spirit of fear but power love and a sound mind
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- Teresa1Teresa1
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- 2y ago
Thank you for sharing. Two of my favorite Bible verses are: "My peace I give to you... Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid!" John 14:27 and also "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans for welfare, and not for evil. To give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
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- ElephrankElephrank
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- 3y ago
I'm not a mom but I struggle with Harm OCD. I'm sure being a mom with intrusive thoughts is incredibly difficult. There is space for you here in this community and recover is absolutely possible!
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- AnonymousAnonymous
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- 3y ago
🙋♀️ mom to two littles.
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- pac
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Any one else have postpartum OCD?
I just want to be normal and enjoy this time in my life. There I times I feel strong and like I have it under control and then in a split second I’m lost in thoughts and anxiety. Trying hard not to seek reassurance, avoidance or complete ERP but it’s hard. I feel alone because I feel like no one understands what it is to be scared of yourself to not trust yourself.
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- Britt Lynne
- Date posted
- 2y ago
New mom with postpartum ocd
Hi everyone, grateful to be here and share. Can any new mamas share how long it took for them to get over their postpartum OCD? I know everyone is different and I’m grateful to be in ERP since August, but having been experiencing heightened OCD since April. My son is a blessing and super easy, but just wondering if any mamas can share their success stories. Thanks!
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- hereintheUK
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- 2y ago
Parents and mums to be…….
Hi everyone I’m new here. I’ve been to hell and back in the last 5 months with my OCD which has affected me with various themes in various ways for since childhood but I’ve only this year discovered I have OCD. I have been suicidal 3 times and very close to ending it all. I have a question for all the parents out there/mums to be suffering with OCD…… I already have a 9 yr old boy and 8 yr old girl and have just found out I’m pregnant again…… I really want to be happy about it but my OCD is determined to make me terrified of having another baby and I am living in fear and dread of changing nappies etc as I know it will start affecting me with POCD type thoughts. I didn’t have OCD anything like as bad as it has been this year when I had my two eldest so never had any issues when they were babies. But I don’t even know how to feel except I am terrified now and very seriously considering abortion just to not go through what the OCD may do to me mentally! Though it would devastate my partner. I have had minimal therapy so far since August but no ERP therapy, I’ve lost faith in therapists as I’m yet to meet one that actually knows what OCD is like for those of us living with it. Is anyone else currently facing this situation with being pregnant or been through/currently going through it? How are you coping? Please don’t give too many details as I am scared of being triggered
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