I know intrusive thoughts are common for new mums/mums. I was absolutely tortured with them after a traumatic birth with my boy. We were both fine, and are still doing good. He is thriving and is nearly 2 and a half
I just wanted to talk about how I am still regularly stalked by horrific thoughts of things that won't happen, and how I cant seem to tolerate horrible news stories etc.
I still regularly have intrusive thoughts like - what if someone breaks in to the house at night and ties me up and hurts my boy and makes me watch. I get so upset that this has even came into my head, I sweat and my heart goes. I think it might be panic attacks. Some are quite violent and it's always both of us being hurt or someone killing him and I can't stop it.
I also am deeply disturbed by horrible news stories, particularly ones about babies/children being abused/killed or anything very violent.
I know we aren't supposed to be okay with this type of thing, but I feel my reactions have ramped up a bit. I saw one yesterday and had a panic attack at my desk in work and had to fight back tears.
I do have abuse in my past, I wonder if that's exacerbating my fears.
Does anyone have any good hints/tips to reduce the occupancy, and/or any coping mechanisms?