#73 - Postpartum Harm OCD and Treatment (Anonymom series)

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom. This episode features Jaime, mom of two who experienced harm intrusive thoughts while pregnant and during postpartum.  We talk about... - her experience of intrusive thoughts and distressing urges - her experience of going through exposure and response prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD - why she is grateful for having gone through this difficult time and what advice she has for new moms/anyone who is having harm related intrusive thoughts ⁠Check out The OCD & Anxiety Recovery Blueprint HERE!⁠ 🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on "5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Listen to Jenna's latest "All The Hard Things" podcast episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/termsofuse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/disclaimer⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2024 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC