"I've written a book about what a horrible person I was and put it out in the world and I have to keep reminding myself that's not it. I've written a book about a mental health condition and trying to fight it."
"The nature of this the content, the detail is so taboo. You don't want to share it. You keep it hidden, and that made me worse and stopped me getting better for a long time."
"If I can do this, she says, if I can say it out loud and let it wash over me, it'll be the biggest step in my recovery yet."
Kimberley Nixon's memoir, She Seems Fine to Me, details her experiences with perinatal OCD following the birth of her son. The book reveals her intrusive thoughts and relentless ruminations about potential harm to her baby. Nixon expresses fear about public perception and the stigma associated with her mental health struggles. She hopes that sharing her story will aid in her recovery and help others understand the complexities of maternal mental health. The memoir's release coincides with maternal mental health awareness week, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about these issues.
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