Anyone experiencing severe intrusive thoughts .

It started well over a week ago would I hurt my daughter or how would I hurt my daughter .
And since then it’s been consistent would I drop a tea on her or am I going to drop her.

I did the second night after having my babygirl it started. My therapist told me it was postpartum OCD. Also it’s ego dystonic which means it goes against your morals and who you are. It’s been a long journey but my baby is now 7 months and some days are better than others but with time it tones down. I had to go on medication I’m taking Zoloft which helps the thoughts and anxiety. Please feel free to message me for anything❤️. I have had similar thoughts like yours. You’re not alone. 💕

I take 200 mg

You should speak honestly with a doctor, as soon as possible, about what you’re experiencing—especially if you are having any thoughts of harming yourself or your child. Doctors won’t judge you and they will try and help you. I had severe PPD and PPA immediately from the start with my baby. I was having full blown panic attacks every night, I couldn’t leave him or sleep because I was afraid of him suffocating/not breathing, I spent all day crying and feeling utterly hopeless… It was dark and terrifying. Zoloft and Zurzuvae are medications that helped me immensely. Getting help with caring for the baby, so I could sleep more, was also an incredibly important part of managing my PPD/PPA. Just remember that taking care of your mental and physical health IS taking care of your baby.

Just to say that if the intrusive thoughts are distressing to you then its your mind playing tricks, you dont want to hurt your baby. This is more common than you think

I take zoloft for almost 2 years now and not entirely because ppd but some. Mainly because I have other family issues that I cant get away from and I dont take it ill lose my mind and just vany think straight at all and feel overwhelmed and want to cry. Do not feel bad about ask your doctor for help. I enjoy taking my meds daily because I know i can function and be the mom i need to be with it. ❤️

Yea everyday it was bad ! I was diagnosed OCD and it’s rough but I’m now on 20mg lexapro and talk weekly to a therapist:) it’s better

Yup. Was a lot worse when mine was a new born. Kept thinking id fall down the stairs and break her neck and all sorts. Still get them sometime. The other day she was laying on the floor and I had one that I could trip and fall and stomp on her head. I just either acknowledge them and move on or go wow brain, thats illogical shush in the corner you go