- Username
- JennBeatsOCD316
- Date posted
- 320d ago
- Health Concern OCD
Weaning baby and OCD increase
Hi all, I’m a mom of an 11 month old and was diagnosed with OCD when I got pregnant (OCD shot through the roof before I even knew I was pregnant!). I’m on Lexapro and have been for years and increased dosage during pregnancy which helped a lot. I weaned my baby a week ago and have had absolutely horrible anxiety and OCD since. I’ve had adrenaline rushes, nausea etc. that make my health anxiety OCD go crazy. The weaning happened to coincide with getting my cycle back, too. 1) has anyone experienced increase in OCD after weaning a baby? 2) has anyone used hormonal bc pills to help with OCD after getting their cycle back post-partum? Help! I need to know I’m not alone. This is majorly impacting my work and family life. I’m waiting on a referral for a psychiatrist and in the meantime surviving…