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April 28, 2026

‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD

After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what helped her recover

‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD

TL;DR

  • Kimberley Nixon's memoir, 'She Seems Fine to Me,' chronicles her intense struggle with perinatal OCD after her son's birth.
  • The book candidly describes the dark, disturbing thoughts she experienced, centered on fears for her baby's safety.
  • Nixon's recovery was aided by exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, her husband's support, and sharing her story on social media.
  • She highlights the taboo nature of such mental health issues and the lack of adequate support services.
  • Nixon emphasizes that recovery involves acceptance and integration rather than returning to a previous state of being.

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