The thoughts are scary, disturbing, and freak you out.
You notice that the harder you try to make them go away, the worse they get.
You've heard scary stories about moms who have experienced "scary thoughts" and this freaks you out even more.
You feel so confused, lost, and concerned for yourself. It feels like anxiety and fear are running your life and taking your desired motherhood experience away from you.
Hear me when I tell you this: unwanted and intrusive thoughts are an extremely common experience for new moms.
They don't mean what your mind is telling you they mean.
Intrusive thoughts are a manifestation of psychological stress.
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