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Lauren Carrigher in Maldon, Essex, faced extreme intrusive thoughts she feared made her a paedophile.
Her symptoms began weeks after giving birth, including panic and hospital visits.
She was diagnosed with post-natal OCD and later treated with therapy and anti-psychotic meds.
Experts say P-OCD involves distressing sexual thoughts about children, causing severe anxiety.
Therapy helped her regain life, reducing panic and intrusive thoughts.
She reported substantial weight loss due to severe anxiety.
The condition can be misinterpreted as guilt or intent to harm, underscoring the need for awareness.
Experts note exposure therapy can help reduce harmful thoughts and restore normal life.
The story raises awareness that intrusive thoughts do not define character or intent.
The case emphasizes seeking professional help for OCD after frightening experiences.

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Latest: Essex mother Lauren Carrigher reveals intrusive thoughts that led to a post-natal OCD diagnosis and hospitalization.
Carrigher describes intrusive fears she might harm her baby and thoughts of calling the police on herself.
Treatment included anti-psychotic medication and therapy, restoring much of her life.
She warns against stigma and urges people who are affected to seek support from helplines.
Her symptoms included severe anxiety, panic attacks, and loss of weight during peak periods.
Carrigher hopes her story raises awareness that intrusive thoughts do not define a person.
She regained her life with treatment and therapy, she says.
Family support helped her during a period when she feared losing control.
The piece highlights post-natal OCD as the underlying condition.

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