I have always believed firmly in the Catholic faith. Yet, certain disquieting events have made me feel uneasy and afraid.
I have always believed firmly in the Catholic faith. Yet, certain disquieting events have made me feel uneasy and afraid.
I'm scared. I've always been a catholic. I love my religion and my relationship with God, Jesus, and The Virgin Mary. But I am scared of certain things that have been happening to me…especially since I became pregnant and delivered a beautiful, healthy baby girl. I admit that I am naive and do not know much about any faith aside from Christianity. I'm lost, I'm frightened, amd I don't know own where to turn. Please help me.
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I do not know what specifically you need help with. But I do know that after I had my son I had a terrible and unreasonable anxiety. It was Post-Partum OCD and I needed the help of my doctor and a therapist to get through it. Unfortunately, though I was screened for depression, the PP-OCD diagnosis didn't come till I had suffered for many months, you may wish to discuss this with your doctor.
As for your religion, I'm sorry, I don't know much about Catholicism. I have Catholic friends but we subscribe to the "don't talk about politics or religion" rule (though we do talk about magic!). Perhaps reading about the lives of your favorite female saints, or a book of prayers and meditations for new moms might help you? Have you spoken to someone at your church? I know a few nuns socially (as in, family of friends) and the Sisters I know are devoted to helping out the women in their church. One Sister I know only visits every few years because she works in Mexico and she is a huge advocate for women and children. A true hero. Perhaps there is someone like that at your church that you can speak with.