Mamas w/ OCD

Hi! I’m a 28 year old mom with a toddler. My OCD had been under control until I stopped taking hormonal birth control about a month ago. Since then, I have felt awful. My Harm OCD is in full swing attacking the ones I love, on top of it, I believe I’m experiencing “Post Birth Control Syndrome.” Even the Celexa & Buspirone I’ve been on for 12 years barely helps with this sort of depression/anxiety. I’ve started NOCD therapy again & had my Buspirone upped. I’m hesitant to make anymore medication changes right now. I’m basically posting this because I haven’t seen a lot of Mom’s (specifically ones with the harm theme) posting about their story. I’m also curious if anyone else with OCD has experienced “Post Birth Control Syndrome?” I’m strapped in for a re-recovery. Looking for some like minded friends! 💕

ErinCap

Date posted: Yesterday

There is a mom support group! Used to be on Tuesdays not sure if it still is. It’s awesome. Hormones affect us so greatly including our OCD. I did not realize I also had PMDD until I switched SSRIs. Birth control did the trick and going back on my older SSRI. Never heard of post birth control system but may be worth a trip to your OB to talk about, they may be able to recommend something or see if you’ve been living with an undiagnosed hormonal issue like PMDD. Keep doing ERP! It works!

savvygoose

Date posted: Yesterday

@ErinCap It could be PMDD, but I do not want to go on HBC ever again! It’s always hit or miss on the side effects for me. I’m in touch with my care providers about the flare up, so we can explore different options in a few weeks/months. I haven’t been off of the pill long enough to know what my body needs hormone wise.

ErinCap

Date posted: Yesterday

@savvygoose Totally understandable!! Be patient with your body while your hormones regulate again! And keep up ERP!

savvygoose

Date posted: Yesterday

@ErinCap Definitely! Thank you. 🩷

cexienl_10

Date posted: 22h

I am a 27 year old mama who has struggled with harm OCD and POCD. It was these themes that sent me over the edge thinking I was losing it and a monster, and what ultimately led me to a diagnosis of OCD. It got so bad that I admitted myself into a hospital because I thought I was a danger to my family. Now, I barely struggle with these themes. Thanks be to God! My OCD switches to other themes now. But I still get some doozies every now and then. After learning about OCD, I’m pretty sure I’ve had it most of my life. I also have panic disorder and PMDD. You are not alone!

cexienl_10

Date posted: 22h

@cexienl_10 And also, when I’m hormonal my OCD is so much worse. I’m on Zoloft 50 mg. I am actually in the process of getting some help with my PMDD with my OB because it makes me feel so bad.

savvygoose

Date posted: 21h

@cexienl_10 Yes! It’s crazy how it attacks what we love. Thank you for sharing your story! It can be so lonely when you don’t know anyone who struggles with OCD.

savvygoose

Date posted: 21h

@cexienl_10 I’m in the process of seeing how my body responds to being off hormonal birth control. I’ve been on & off of it since I was a teen. It’s too soon to tell, but I’m praying everyday that my hormones level out.

cexienl_10

Date posted: 16h

@savvygoose OCD attacks what you love the most. OCD is a liar. It attacks being a mama, because you’re an amazing mama! Stick with therapy, give yourself grace, cut out compulsions. It will get better 💛

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