Sneeks
- Date posted
- 5y
TqhTqh
- Date posted
- 5y
I am a parent. I have 3 children. Ocd usually clings onto what you love the most, so, obviously my obsessions and fears revolve around my children, but I know I have been a good parent, you have to challenge your ocd daily, cause you can’t be stuck in your compulsions cause you have little people that depend on you, so in a way it has been helpful to me. You can try therapy before you start your family. But don’t be afraid, you can do this.
SneeksSneeks
- Date posted
- 5y
i’m definitely invested in therapy. thank you so much for the advice. it makes me hopeful!
CrimsonCrimson
- Date posted
- 5y
I unexpectedly became a father after being told my ex partner couldn’t conceive by drs.. next thing she was pregnant.. my daughters 2.5 yrs old now an I wouldn’t change it for the world.. yes I do get some horrible obsessions about what ifs maybes an could haves but I see my daughter smile everyday and every night before bed she tells me she loves me and I get a big kiss.. no matter how I’m feelin that turns me around every time, so to answer your question yeah you can be a parent, a damn good one too, but always remember noones perfect and there’s no book on parenting, everyone gets something wrong at some point.. but as long your child is happy and loved, there’s nothing more in the world you could ask for
SneeksSneeks
- Date posted
- 5y
this made me tear up. thank you so much for the advice and kind words. you must make your little girl so happy. ?
montemonte
- Date posted
- 5y
same question here
CrimsonCrimson
- Date posted
- 5y
Its what we’re all here for, to offload and support each other and it’s the happiness she brings me that makes the difference ?
alexis2gr8alexis2gr8
- Date posted
- 5y
Yes of course! But I have a secret to tell. You can actually defeat OCD. Go to the International OCD Foundation website and find a therapist in your area. You can defeat this monster so you can live in peace and take your freedom back :)
SneeksSneeks
- Date posted
- 5y
would love to hear the experiences of folks who have become parents. ?
alexis2gr8alexis2gr8
- Date posted
- 5y
What kind of OCD do you have?
Related posts
Holl1
- Date posted
- 22w
OCD
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😭
2000
- Date posted
- 11w
motherhood & ocd🤍
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 🫶🏼
caffelattino
- Date posted
- 10w
OCD or genuine concern?
Hi, I was talking to my boyfriend and he went something along the lines of "I don't want to raise a child here in our country" which is understandable. We're in our twenties and don't expect to adopt for at least other 10 years, but that triggered me so much, my first response was "But what if I want to raise our child here?" because I really don't feel like moving right now and I want to stay close to my family. I told him and he, of course, went like "I mean we'll discuss about it when it's time??" but I feel like I want all the answers NOW. It's not just this, every time I am unsure about something that will happen in our future I get so triggered... is this OCD or a genuine concern? I am so confused and I don't wanna bring it up till I'm sure of its nature.
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond