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Not a mom but I’m a Chris
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Yup!
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Good job mama! One day at a time. I need more people in my life that get the ocd. I struggle with harm ocd. Constant fear of depression and fear of suicide. I have never been depressed. But the ocd likes to make me doubt my judgement. I hate it. But I know they are just irrational thoughts.
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I am also a mom of 3.??.
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Yes! !!!
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I have a 19 year a 10 year old and a 5 year old
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I'm so glad...I met you. Lets keep in touch. Pray for eachother.
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Me too...I take meds too. I'm looking to find a therapist that specializes in Pure ocd.
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Tian
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That's awesome! ! Do you have things that help you when your ocd is yucky? What do you struggle with?
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Your a mom?
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Of three. Yes I am!!! And honestly my ocd revolves around my spouse. Constantly worried he may leave or do something to make me leave. Haven’t had anything close to that in the almost 12 years we’ve been married But when I’m in the thick of an obsession, I find that I do not pay attention to my children like I need to. It clouds my judgement. I hate it so much I’m learning to pray, to find reliable and trustworthy people to open up and share my struggles, and to forgive myself for slip ups. I’ve put some safe guards into place so that it’s harder for me to go on a “binge”.
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I am in fear of every emotion. I just want yo trust myself and love myself despite the thoughts.
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Clouds my judgement as well. That's why its called the "doubting" disease
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It’s so hard for sure!!!! What I learned is that everyone struggles with something. And if you find the right person to open up to, you will probably find that she has struggles. And while my good friend does not have ocd, she most definitely has her stuff. And those trustworthy, loving, supportive, Jesus loving friends can empathize and pray over you. That helps so much to be reminded of the love and grace of Jesus. We are loved by Him no matter what our circumstances (or minds) may throw our way!!!
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I’m sorry that you’re going through it. Know that you are not alone! How old are your babies? I have two girls, 5 and 4 and a little boy who is a year and half. So much to keep me busy!!!
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You can read my latest worry. It was posted a couple of pots before yours ?
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Sometimes I get frustrated and I think God...I wish you would take it from me. Do you ever feel like that? Like you just could enjoy your family and not the constant dialong in your head. Do you take meds or see a therapist?
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Yes yes yes. Did I say yes?!?!? To all of the questions ? I see a therapist and take meds, not while I was pregnant.
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I try to think that there is a reason for this. There is obviously some good in that I rely on God when I struggle. It takes me a while to get over the initial anxiety attack but after that subsides I remember that I need Him. Every. Single. Moment
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Yes please let’s do!!!!
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I have HOCD and my biggest dream is becoming a mother. However, with my intrusive thoughts/images I’ve stopped trying to conceive. Is there any other people that has been going through this same fear?
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My husband and I have 3 kids.. ages 13, 7 & 1. Our 13 year old has always been somewhat “different”, even as a toddler. He was very quiet and socially awkward. Not much has changed in that department. He isn’t into sports and has a very hard time finding anything at all that interests him. He doesn’t have many friends as he is still awkward and has a hard time fitting in. He has OCD. Specifically moral OCD. He feels like he has to confess everything to me that he feels isn’t appropriate. Curse words he hears on tv, something off-color that he or his friends said at school, anything sexual he hears on tv or in a joke. He laughingly tells me but he is reading my face to gauge my reaction on the subject every time. We tell him constantly that he doesn’t have to confess to us but, of course, those who know much about OCD know that this is harder than just simply telling them they don’t have to give into their compulsions. He is very anxious and worries about everything. He also has inattentive ADHD so he’s currently on medicine for that but can’t tell if it’s actually helping anything or not. He’s on anxiety meds too that we are trying to assess. Honestly, we have also wondered if he may be on the spectrum but high-functioning. Not sure. We are very worried about his future. He is not maturing and doesn’t care to learn how to better himself since he’s getting older. Anyway, now that I’ve given a little background, my reason for posting is that I wonder if we have created all of this. First of all.. I am a hovering mom. Im very overprotective and have a hard time letting my kids do much because I’m anxious myself. I grew up with a yelling mom and stepdad. Sadly, I have resorted to this trauma behavior much of my son’s life as well. I try my hardest not to lose my temper and yell but, I am very ashamed to say, that I haven’t been able to do a very good job with that. I have been overly critical also. Learned behavior. I will add that we are also a religious family that goes to church and follows the Bible. My husband was raised differently. His parents are very mild mannered and calm. Very sweet with my husband and his sister growing up and they aren’t “yellers”. They live out in the country and are very lax about many rules when my children go out there. Not that they let them do whatever they want but at the same time… they do seem to have a hard time saying no. My sister in law and her family live across the street from my in laws so they’re all out in the country together living their peaceful, carefree life. 🙄 They seem to think that my husband and I have brought all of this on ourselves with how we have so many rules and boundaries. They’re of the mindset that we should be exposing him to movies with curse words and letting him hear innnapropriate things and curse words more. This is how they parent their 10 year old (who is homeschooled so.. in my opinion they don’t have to worry so much about him repeating the curse words at school. We are at a Christian, private school where I also teach so it’s a bigger deal making sure my kids don’t hear those things and repeat). Anyway.. first and foremost, I’m looking for advice on how to reverse the damage from me losing my temper these last 13 years. I swear I am trying my hardest and strive everyday to be a good mom. I want so badly for them to WANT to keep a close relationship with us when they become adults living on their own. But I am so scared I’m ruining them. Does it seem to be the case? Also, do you think we have caused this OCD? Be honest with everything please. I am constantly very worried we are doing this wrong.
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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 🫶🏼
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