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
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
So I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and I’m freaking out rn I’ve been getting thoughts like “I’ll be a bad mum” and overthinking everything & my OCD is convincing me that I’ll act on my thoughts because of my hormones and stuff. I’ve also got a fear of being sick & I’m stressing over that too. Anyone else who has harm OCD pregnant or a Mum can give me some advice pls😭
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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