Many new mothers suffer from postpartum OCD
Mental and emotional disorders are very common in the U.S., which is why so many types of products have been formulated over the years to address these illnesses.
Mental and emotional disorders are very common in the U.S., which is why so many types of products have been formulated over the years to address these illnesses. For example, patients who have schizophrenia can buy Zyprexa to alleviate their symptoms.
According to a paper published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is very common among women who have just given birth. The pressure of new motherhood can elicit joy, excitement, fear, anxiety and uncertainty, which can have a severe impact on a family's quality of life.
Postpartum OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts about bad things happening to the newborn. Some women who are affected by this condition may check on their child constantly or wash baby bottles more often than is necessary.
"The problem with OCD is that it is like a radio that's turned up too high," researcher Kiara Timpano explained. "Part of our work is trying to figure out how it got turned up so high and how we can help individuals turn it back down."
She and her colleagues suggested that a prevention program that offers mothers the necessary tools to feel calm and prepared may prevent postpartum OCD.
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