Intrusive Thoughts, Exhaustion & Crippling Shame: Kimberley Nixon’s Postnatal OCD Reality

About this episode

Kimberley Nixon shares her experience with postnatal OCD and the importance of discussing maternal mental health.

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains some difficult conversations, including discussions around suicidal thoughts. We know this can be a lot to take in, so please do take care of yourself while listening and know that it's completely okay to step away and come back when you're ready 💛 May is Maternal Mental Health Month, a reminder that keeping the difficult conversations going matters more than ever. Our guest this week you'll know from iconic films and tv shows such as Fresh Meat, Wild Child, and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. But after the birth of her son, Kimberley Nixon found herself in some of the darkest days of her life. Kimberley opens up to Giovanna about experiencing dark and intrusive thoughts, being diagnosed with postpartum OCD, and why she felt it was so important to share her story. Kimberley's brilliant new book She Seems Fine To Me is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Giovanna Fletcher

Guest: Kimberley Nixon

Topics covered

• postnatal OCD
• maternal mental health
• intrusive thoughts
• mental health awareness
• parenting challenges
• shame and stigma

Keywords

• postpartum
• mental health
• OCD
• intrusive thoughts
• maternal health
• shame
• parenting
• Kimberley Nixon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: She Seems Fine To Me, Fresh Meat, Wild Child, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

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