Struggling with postpartum OCD and seeking connection and support.

Make sure when you are practicing exposures you don’t forget about the response prevention messaging. These are those may or may not statements that really punctuate that feeling of uncertainty and take the place of your compulsions. Time that anxiety if it helps to be structured. What is it at 5 minutes, 10 minutes and 15? When the anxiety as intense as it can be, I find the more structured my approach (with my personal ERP), the more on task I can be, and the quicker I habituate (anxiety comes down) . You got this mama. Check out the support groups on this app. There may be one specifically tailored for your struggle!

I don’t have it currently, but I did five years ago after my son was born. If you are able, I cannot recommend therapy (ERP) enough!

I can do it most of the time but sometimes the anxiety is so intense.

Thank you. Where are the support groups?

My wife and I just had a baby on Mother's day. She has been having trouble giving out baby enough milk through the breast alone and it's making my wife feel like she is failing as a mom. I know I could say all the "right" things in the world but it only helps so much if at all. I wish I could do more then just be there for her. I have ROCD and she has BDD so we both know what it's like to live with such anguish and anxiety. It just sucks that she has one more thing to add to her plate.

I had to stop breastfeeding after a week because the pain and anxiety was unbearable. I struggled with the decision because I felt like I was failing as a mom, so I get it. Even the OCD makes me feel like I’m failing, like my mind has failed me. Having a great support system is a huge help so even if you feel like you could do more you are doing a lot being there. Living with anxiety is exhausting. I dream of a life where I am at peace

Thank you for saying so. Maybe one day we will.