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The Thoughts We Don’t Talk About: Normalizing Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts
Perinatal Mental Health Jolene Carlsen 2026-05-24 Perinatal Mental Health Jolene Carlsen 2026-05-24

The Thoughts We Don’t Talk About: Normalizing Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts

When I was a new mom, I experienced terrifying, intrusive flashes that I was too ashamed to talk about. Over 90% of new parents experience them—so why are we still suffering in silence? Here is what is actually happening when a tired brain's safety alarm gets stuck.

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