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Moral Scrupulosity and Responsibility OCD: How OCD Can Affect Moms Motherhood is filled with decisions, responsibilities, and an intense desire to raise children well. While many moms worry about making mistakes, those struggling with Responsibility OCD—especially...
4 Signs That New Moms May be Struggling with Moral Scrupulosity
Moral Scrupulosity and Contamination Fears: How OCD Can Affect New Moms Becoming a new mom is an overwhelming experience, filled with joy, exhaustion, and an intense desire to protect your baby. But for some mothers, this natural instinct to keep their baby safe can...
Four things you can do TODAY to address your intrusive thoughts.
The First Steps to Breaking Free 💡 Step 1: Stop Trying to Stop Them Intrusive thoughts happen to everyone (literally 97% of people!). And since we're here we have to acknowledge that new parents are more susceptible to an influx of intrusive thoughts. This is common...
Should you always trust your gut?
Your Thoughts and Feelings Are Not Always Worth Your Energy Should you always trust your gut? Have you ever had a thought or feeling that completely derailed your day? Maybe it was a disturbing thought that left you questioning yourself or a wave of anxiety that...
Cognitive Defusion: A Guide for Obsessions and Intrusive thoughts.
Cognitive defusion is a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that helps us create space between ourselves and our thoughts—especially distressing ones. When OCD presents intrusive thoughts, it often makes them feel urgent, personal, and absolutely...
Unveiling the Silent Struggles: More than 10 Common Symptoms Experienced by Moms with OCD and Anxiety
Motherhood is a remarkable journey filled with love, joy, and treasured moments. However, beneath the surface, many moms silently battle with the overwhelming challenges of OCD and anxiety. In this blog post, we shed light on the common symptoms that moms facing these conditions often experience. From intrusive thoughts that contradict their true values and ignite distress to the relentless cycle of compulsions they engage in for temporary relief, these symptoms can disrupt their daily lives and rob them of the peace they deserve. By exploring these symptoms, we hope to foster understanding and offer support to moms who may be going through similar struggles. Together, let’s empower and uplift one another on the path to healing and wellbeing.