Those terrifying “what if” thoughts? Like dropping baby, or the stove exploding? They’re called intrusive thoughts, and they’re actually really common.
They don’t mean you’re a bad mom, they mean your anxious brain is in overdrive.
#IntrusiveThoughts #PostpartumAnxiety #AnxiousMom #MentalHealth
Some parents cope with intrusive thoughts by avoiding the things that trigger them—stairs, knives, bath time.
This is a real sign of postpartum anxiety or OCD. And guess what? You can get help.
You are not alone in this.
#PostpartumOCD #AnxiousMom #PPD #MentalHealthAwareness
Those terrifying “what if” thoughts? Like dropping baby, or the stove exploding? They’re called intrusive thoughts, and they’re actually really common.
They don’t mean you’re a bad mom, they mean your anxious brain is in overdrive.
#IntrusiveThoughts #PostpartumAnxiety #AnxiousMom #MentalHealth
The dominos are falling, and I’m freaking the fuck out on behalf of those whom I love. #anxiousmom #scaredfriend
They can love me for who I am, and that’s a panic cleaner who worries about being judged for having a messy house. 🤣🙈 #anxiousmom