I’m so jealous of people without POCD. I’ve always wanted to be a mother and I would be an amazing one, but it would be mental torture for me with POCD, to the point where I wonder if I should be one at all. I hate this.
This just made me cry. I feel the same way, I used to think about being a mom. I want to be as good as a mom that mine was to my sister and I and it really hurts that I feel like I don’t think I will ever have that. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I don’t have any advice to give unfortunately, but you’re so strong. You are not this. Hold onto hope that one day things will be better.
I completely understand this it feels like a dream of mine isn’t obtainable anymore. But i think things will get better. Im here for anyone of you guys who are struggling with this too.
You should 🩷 don’t let OCD get in the way of you living the life you want to live. I know it’s hard and it hurts right now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will get there. No matter what kind of thoughts you have, they aren’t a reflection of you or your beliefs. You’ll get through this, keep going.
I was literally about to post about this earlier… I used to dream of being a mum. My head won’t even let me imagine it anymore
Hugs. Solidarity here. I'm a therapist myself and I am doing a lot better so please know there is hope. I have flare ups from time to time but it gets better.
I had POCD many years ago now I have 3 kids and no POCD
I’ve always had ocd. But never experienced pocd until after I got pregnant and was fixing to deliver. Anyone else? I’ve been struggling with this for almost 2 years 😩 and Prozac gives me heart palpitations I’m at my breaking point. Idk who I am anymore. And it’s so hard having to be a mother of two on top of not wanting to do anything bc my brain tells me everything I’m doing is inappropriate ☹️
Hey friends. I hope you all are doing good today. Just struggling mentally myself. Feel like a terrible mother, but I want another baby. My OCD has gotten better despite the terrible episode I had that I seem to not get over. I hope someone comments that could just give me some support with POCD
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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