232. Postpartum Inpatient Stay to OCD Recovery: A Personal Story with Kathy Young

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Kathy Young as she shares her journey through postpartum OCD, multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, a misdiagnosis of postpartum psychosis, and the lessons she learned on the road to recovery.Episode Highlights:-How to recognize when postpartum OCD symptoms may be mistaken for postpartum psychosis or other mental health conditions.-Why sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and anxiety can intensify OCD symptoms after childbirth.-How perfectionism and the need for control can quietly fuel obsessive thinking during motherhood.-Practical ways to communicate your needs and build a stronger support system during difficult seasons.-Strategies for navigating intrusive thoughts, embracing uncertainty, and leaning on God throughout the recovery process.Connect with Kathy: https://lessnoiselowwhispers.substack.com/Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                       carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.