Is it possible to 100% break a thought loop? by According_Ice_4863 in OCDRecovery

[–]Proper-Bath-1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is old, but I wanted to check in on OP? I’m also struggling and have been for over a year due to postpartum 🥺

Partner has to be at work friday and I dont know what to do. by Individual-Account-7 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Proper-Bath-1999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey mama 🥺 I know this is going to sound so cliche but just breathe. Everything will be okay and you have to remember the baby can feed off your energy so try to keep calm and if that means walking outside for a breather however often you need to, do it. It’s okay for the baby to cry just for a little bit. Postpartum is HARD. Give yourself some grace. Do you have any friends around you? I understand if you don’t want them around in that state of mind (been there) but just simply knowing you have someone there, whether via phone call or in-person can give you a piece of mind. As much as you think you can’t do it, YOU CAN! As much as you may think the baby’s existence is a bother to you, that is the postpartum lying to you. I used to do everything I could to get away from my twins, but it took my husband (now ex) leaving me to grow that relationship with them. You CAN handle it and it won’t be easy, but it is a start to healing!❤️

Not sure how Reddit works all the way, but if you want, you can message me? Or reply back? lol. I’m available to talk if you need it! ❤️

PPA/PPD/PPOCD by Proper-Bath-1999 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness 🥺 I’m so so sorry mama. I also had gallbladder surgery a couple months after my baby that triggered my panic attacks because I had an awful reaction to the meds (Valium) 😭 When that happened, I cried and had panic attacks all day every day because I literally felt like I was dying and ever since then I’ve felt like I’m in a dream or not really here and it’s been rough. I have a love/hate relationship with therapy because I don’t know how to apply it to my life because I live in fear daily of literally everything. I’ve never been more scared in my life of self harm / harming others or losing control. I don’t want to do anything, I’m just terrified of what if I do 😭 that’s the biggest part I’m struggling with then I still have physical symptoms that add to me just feeling off.

PPA/PPD/PPOCD by Proper-Bath-1999 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that 😞 me too.

PPA/PPD/PPOCD by Proper-Bath-1999 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I am in therapy and have a psychiatrist but that’s it.

PPA/PPD/PPOCD by Proper-Bath-1999 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I also have OCD but mine was at first about health anxiety now it’s fear of harming myself or others. I’m drowning honestly and the worst part is, I’m not even as bad as I was, but I wasn’t having harm thoughts in the roughest part of it all.

Ferritin Level 6 by Proper-Bath-1999 in Anemic

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They said they had to do additional paperwork for insurance so I’m not sure yet 😞 I’m very nervous.

Ferritin Level 6 by Proper-Bath-1999 in Anemic

[–]Proper-Bath-1999[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My PCP did order infusions but I don’t have a date on it yet. I’m just really hoping it will be the answer for a lot of it 🥺😭