Mindfulness

[stargirl1701]

I'm struggling a bit. DD2 is 6 weeks. I had post natal anxiety with DD1 and saw a psychologist who taught me mindfulness. I found it very effective at reducing intrusive thoughts. These were all about people hurting DD1.

I've realised over the weekend that I am in a high state of anxiety. This time it is centred around breastfeeding. I had infective mastitis with DD1 which led to sepsis and IV antibiotics. I was allergic and needed some resus. The intrusive thoughts are all about blocked ducts, mastitis and abscesses. I am obsessively checking. I am getting midwives to check at bf cafés.

The mindfulness is not working. DD2 feeds a lot and I can't separate from the physical sensation of bf to become mindful.

Any advice?

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Hi star girl. I find quetiapine good for obsessive thoughts. They are still there but without going round so fast. However your Gp or consultant psych can talk over meds with you and if that's in your best interests clinically. good wishes, pip ps. have tried some mindfulness but just prefer to relax if I can.