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dear Aussietor, firstly losing a baby by a miscarriage wouldn't be a pleasant experience for the both of you, and I'm so deeply sorry for this.
The combination of having PND and OCD also is a very difficult combination, let alone just by having one is bad enough, but the both of them does increase her OCD ten fold.
I've had OCD for 54 years and I realise what this means for her but also for you.
Have you thought about her seeing a psychologist where cognitive therapy could be used, I feel as though they are more friendly and approachable, it's just that I have used both, but I dropped the psychiatrist because it was like talking to a brick wall, no emotions what's ever, and this is something that your wife would need.
I also believe that you should also see someone, because you need to talk, because if you don't then it will become all bottled up, and eventually it will be become too much for you.
The help that is required won't be instant, I'm sorry to say, it's just that it takes time for the counsellor, which ever you decide to choose, has to unravel all that's happening, plus your wife has to gain confidence in them, and this also applies to yourself.
I wish it was going to be an easy road ahead for the both of you, but it will take some time, but with the help it will improve much better.
If you want to talk about her OCD then please do so, and I also really hope that you keep posting as there are so many wonderful and caring people on this site, and many of these people are personally struggling themselves with depression and OCD, but they are lovely to still reply to other people seeking help, and this forum wouldn't survive without them. Geoff.