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NOIs someone going to break in and take her while I'm in the shower? What if I trip and she flies out of my arms? What if we are on a walk and a dog attacks us ? What if someone with a baseball bat comes after us ? These are the type of thoughts I would have and still do sometimes . Intrusive thoughts, I know deep down likely won't happen but still they shake me. Upset me. Stress me out. Then when you share these thoughts sometimes people make you feel ashamed or silly... saying oh just don't think about it. Friends of postpartum mamas listen up.... comments like that are not helpful. Being dismissive of these real feelings helps no one and diminishes the struggle the new mom is going through. If someone shares these feelings with you ...LISTEN. No one wants to hear that your third cousins brother's sister had a similar experience.
AND Mommas.... if this is you... YOU are not alone. This is normal. It's scary and unwanted but normal. These thoughts don't define you... they are your body reacting to stress and anxiety. It is ok to ask for help. #postpartum #intrusivethoughts #moms #momlife #reels #mentalhealth ##postpartummom #mom
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