Postpartum OCD is more common than people realize

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Are you having scary thoughts after having a baby? That could be postpartum OCD. So what postpartum OCD is, is when unwanted images, fears pop into your mind, and they typically center around your baby. So harm coming to your baby. And they feel completely against your values. So these thoughts feel terrifying. They can make you feel guilty, ashamed. But here's the important part I want you to hear. An intrusive thought does not mean intent. Thoughts are not facts. Thoughts are just thoughts. In fact, people with postpartum OCD are actually less likely to act on thoughts because they're so terrified by them. You are not your thoughts. Postpartum OCD is actually really treatable with the right therapy, medication, supports. You can feel better. So save this if you're having intrusive thoughts. And remember, needing support makes you human, not broken.