#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 For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.  It is available in and out of the United States.  NOCD accepts insurances and payment plans for self-payers. This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennaoverbaugh/support