Bad thoughts/dreams?

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So ever since I gave birth to my daughter 10 months ago, ive been having bad thoughts of things happening. For example, I was holding her one day and I was thinking “what If I were to accidentally drop her and she’d get hurt?” Or one night i was going out on date night with my fiancé and before I left I hugged her and gave her kisses and then I thought “What If we get into a car accident and this would be my last memory with her?” I have thoughts like these constantly. They come out of nowhere and I just cry. They’ve been getting worse, except now they’re turning into thoughts I feel like are attacking me. I think about bad things sooo much everyday that I feel like I’m starting to physic myself out and I glance at something and think I saw a silhouette of someone then I look again and it’s not there. Last night, I dreamt about fire and something trying to attack me and then a cross flew across the room (in my dream obv) trying to hurt me. When I woke up I felt SO unsafe and uncomfortable so I was looking around my room and thought I saw someone sitting on the floor when it was just my hamper. I could not fall asleep at all so i tugged on my fíance to hold me and then I felt better.. I don’t know if this has to do with me giving birth to my daughter but my thoughts are out of control and I can’t get away from them

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Definitely PPD/postpartum anxiety :( I would talk to your dr if it is getting out of hand💜 I had the same thing happen to me. I hope things get better for you.

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I’m only 4 months postpartum but I have the same exact thought and have been diagnosed with postpartum ocd. I got on zoloft which has helped tremendously! Getting enough sleep helps! My thoughts are crazy but I know I’ll get better eventually!

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Intrusive thoughts can be a sign of OCD-type disorders. Certainly can also be related to anxiety. If you are able to dismiss the thoughts and go about your life, then it may not be anything to worry about. But if the thoughts interfere with your daily life or they are bothering you, speak with your doctor and ask about seeing a therapist.

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It’s hard to judge how negatively these thoughts are affecting you from this post. But I am pro mental health and firmly believe there’s no shame in counseling during life’s overwhelming times. Have you considered connecting with a counselor or new mom support group? Having a child (and the stress, responsibility and utter worry that accompany it) is a huge transition. I don’t think you’re crazy or handling things poorly - nothing like that. I myself have feared for my daughter’s life as though someone would take her from me. I’m just saying having support is paramount as mothers make this transition. :)

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That happens to me a lot too. But I already had issues with anxiety, depression, PTSD. So I figured one of them is the culprit. I constantly think when I'm holding her while going to the car what if she fell in the concrete. When she's near the stairs and the gate is up and I've triple checked it's sturdy what if she leans on it and falls down the stairs. So many what ifs. And then I would have horrible nightmares at times too. Im used to just dealing with it because before her I still had those what ifs, but about me (what if my breaks stop working. What if I fall down the stairs. What I'd I cut myself while doing dishes. etc), but I'm pretty sure it's not healthy and talking to a psychologist would help.

Bad thoughts/dreams?

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