Intrusive thoughts: Hi I’m so sorry to... - Action on Postpar...

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

3,729 members2,674 posts

Intrusive thoughts

Raindropsonroses44 profile image
1 Reply

Hi I’m so sorry to hear about the intrusive thoughts that you have been going through .I also have experienced them since being diagnosed with PP last year.What I found helpful is someone’s comment to imagine physically putting them on a cloud and floating away.Also remembering that everyone gets intrusive thoughts but they may not always say they do -random thoughts of standing at a train station and about jumping in front of a train or stealing someone’s pizza in a restaurant.Also showing compassion to yourself and giving yourself time to recover from these thoughts -I do still get them maybe once or twice a day but they are way way less -please be assured that they do get better ❤️‍🩹 I didn’t think they ever would but they did .Filling my mind with positive thoughts and doing things for others helps too.With more sleep and rest where possibly too they will get better .I also went through patch of not sleeping -I found that promethazine in the day and at night helped somewhat to lessen my anxiety and induced sleep .Hope that helps a bit .Really do feel for you it’s really hard but you will get there …we’ll done ☺️

Written by
Raindropsonroses44 profile image
Raindropsonroses44
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
The_Wes_Anderson_Fan profile image
The_Wes_Anderson_FanVolunteer

Some good advice about the cloud concept and getting plenty of sleep. I am pleased to hear you are feeling better all the time.

I also found that my intrusive thoughts after PP became less and less as I recovered.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

intrusive thoughts

please be kind. I have a 16 month old I had crisis last week and couldn't cope luckily I had...

intrusive thoughts after pp

Hi again I wanted to ask about intrusive thoughts after pp during recovery if it is common because...
Adoo97 profile image

intrusive thoughts vs delusions

hi everyone I have been trying to understand more about PP and my own experience. I have never...
Tinks24 profile image

intrusive thoughts

Hello its me again its been a while since a wrote thank you all for the support but tonight i feel...
Adoo97 profile image

My Intrusive thoughts are back and in FULL FORCE

So my beautiful twin boys will be turning 2 by the end of this month. I’ve been dealing with PPD...
Ngarciaaa profile image

Moderation team

See all
Sally_at_APP profile image
Sally_at_APPAdministrator
Hannah_at_APP profile image
Hannah_at_APPAdministrator
PeerSupport_at_APP profile image
PeerSupport_at_APPAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.