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I keep checking to make sure my baby is breathing and I cant stop worrying about him. What is going on with me?

April 26, 2017baby breathing checking going sure worrying

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I keep checking to make sure my baby is breathing and I cant stop worrying about him. What is going on with me?

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Postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed of the perinatal mood disorders. It is estimated that as many as 3-5% of new mothers will experience the following symptoms: obsessions (persistent thoughts or mental images), compulsions (doing things over and over in an attempt to reduce the fear), and a feeling of horror about the obsessive thoughts. Mothers often know these thoughts are bizarre. New mothers have a vertical learning curve, so its no wonder that most feel anxious. However, if the anxiety is excessive, it can interfere with functioning as a mother and can rob new moms of the pleasures that motherhood can bring. If you suspect you might be suffering from excessive anxiety, seek the advice of a mental healthcare professional.