Learn about the psychology of intrusive thoughts, their impact postpartum, when they are a symptom of OCD, and treatment options. By Anna Glezer, M.D.
Your Postpartum OCD Guide. We often hear about postpartum depression, but what is Postpartum OCD?
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A new study suggests it may be as common as postpartum anxiety and depression.
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Postpartum OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is a subtype of OCD that occurs in women after giving birth.
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Explore coping strategies for postpartum OCD and manage intrusive thoughts with practical tips and supportive insights.
In January 2018, a new mother named Jessica Porten showed up at the E.R. concerned about the scary thoughts she had been having. She told a nurse, "although I would never hurt myself or my baby, I'm having violent thoughts and I need medication and…
The condition is one of several mood and anxiety disorders that are common after giving birth—but rarely talked about.
It’s not that uncommon to have intrusive thoughts after having a baby, but if you're exhibiting signs of postpartum OCD, it's time to get help.
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Postpartum OCD is a mental illness that I’ve never fully understood and I’m happy that Rachel is here to share her experience with it. For a while, I thought that intrusive thoughts = p…
As a clinical provider of any profession working with perinatal mental health, it is likely you have already seen perinatal OCD among your clients.
(KUTV)- Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders are fairly common during pregnancy and postpartum. 1 in 7 women have mood disorders. The disorders often begin during pregnancy, but may not be recognized until the postpartum period. Holly Menino sits down with psychiatrist Kelly Irons, MD, from the Intermountain Avenues Women's Center, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, they discuss the signs and treatments of mood disorders. Download & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
This story is a part of our Raw Motherhood series, a collection of true accounts from real moms. We hope these stories will help shed light on real issues, but we are not medical professionals
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“I'll tell them the truth.”
She lived with anxiety for 32 years and kept it secret. But when she became a mother, things got worse — and she was finally forced to face her panic attacks head-on.
It’s not as well-known as postpartum depression, but for new moms it's just as debilitating.
"Women shouldn’t feel scared to speak up or reach out."
Harm-centered intrusive thoughts can be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that often fly under the radar. One mom shares her journey to a diagnosis—and a fear-free life.
My obsession with my baby's wellbeing wasn't normal.
Intrusive thoughts are common among women with postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD. They are unwanted, unwelcome and uncontrollable. Find out more.
Postpartum OCD Is Also A Thing
Kristin chats with Jasmine Emerick about her personal struggles with postpartum anxiety and OCD and her work as a therapist. Jasmine is the author of The Postpartum Therapist. Welcome. You're listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country about topics related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and
The best list you'll find anywhere of postpartum depression symptoms and postpartum anxiety symptoms, created by Katherine Stone of Postpartum Progress.
Postpartum OCD (ppOCD) - Fear of accidentally or intentionally hurting your baby. Unwanted thoughts/images about harming, molesting, killing.
Stories and information to help you get through postpartum OCD, or postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I am very excited to welcome Emily, our first mom to be interviewed for the Surviving the Darkness series. Emily is a postpartum anxiety and postpartum obsessive compulsive personality trait surviv…
Intrusive thoughts are common among women with postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD. They are unwanted, unwelcome and uncontrollable. Find out more.
This story is a part of our Raw Motherhood series, a collection of true accounts from real moms. We hope these stories will help shed light on real issues, but we are not medical professionals
You will get back in the world from postpartum depression, anxiety or psychosis. Get professional help and you can get back to the "old you." #climbout
Learn what is Postpartum Psychosis (PPP), its signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment for post partum psychosis and tips to tackle people with PPP.
I thought I was immune to it. I couldn't have been more wrong.
