OCD may cause parents to experience distressing symptoms related to their children: themes like Postpartum OCD and Harm OCD can particularly debilitate parents with OCD. And when raising children with mental health struggles, it can be even harder for parents to take care of their own. NOCD’s Regional Clinical Director Taylor Newendorp, MA, LCPC, joins the Mindful Men podcast with host and fellow father Simon Rinne to discuss living with OCD, raising children with mental health struggles, and other important topics for parents: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindful-men-podcast/id1604992311

Hi there! I am 4 months postpartum and struggling with harm ocd, the fear of what if I harm my child. It has manifested to the fear of what if I harm my husband, sister, nieces, parents, etc. Anyone else have this experience and how did you get through it?

I just wanted to ask any mothers their experience with having children & the positive experiences they’ve had despite their diagnosis (even the small moments of joy)? I have always yearned to have children & grow a family however recently OCD has made me question this desire (though when I’m back to thinking rationally my heart knows I’m meant for motherhood). though I’m not oblivious to how difficult it must be, I thought it would be nice to see the good amongst the bad, not just for me but for anyone else feeling a similar way 🫶🏼

Anyone else raised by a parent who has undiagnosed OCPD? I just discovered what the diagnosis is, and I am certain I had a caregiver as a child with it. It greatly shaped my OCD and why I have OCD in the first place. I’d love to hear your story and relationship to that person as a child and adult.