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.
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?
Should be right at the top of your home page. There is a mom support group every Tuesday night! That one would probably be great!
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.
any moms on here?? I'm a first time mom and had a baby two months ago. my ocd is back with a vengeance. I'm struggling and just looking for people I can talk to who understand what I'm going through. I don't want to worry anybody so I've been keeping things to myself but it's hard.
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!
Hi everyone. I've been struggling with post partum OCD for about 18 months. My OCD themes tend to me around POCD. I've been going to therapy since last December and I feel as tho I'm still in a constant loop there are times I do really well then times are just really bad. Can anyone give me some tips on how to help this. It just makes me feel like such a bad mom to have these types of thoughts
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