After becoming a mum, anxiety and OCD ran my life – here’s how I turned my mental health around

In health
Mar 04, 2026, 09:56 AM
By Shakira Akabusi
0 Views
0 Comments

STRONG LIKE MUM: New motherhood can be overwhelmingly joyful, and overwhelmingly difficult. Strong Like Mum founder Shakira Akabusi recounts her own battle w...

It was around six months into my first pregnancy when I realised I needed to do something about my mental health. Looking back, it seems obvious that something was wrong obsessive compulsions had beg… [+7819 chars]

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend
- health
- Mar 30, 2026, 03:28 AM
Trump: Direct, indirect Iran talks 'doing extremely well,' deal could be soon
- health
- Mar 30, 2026, 03:21 AM
Alex Duong, ‘Blue Bloods’ actor and comedian, dead at 42
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 10:34 PM
Trump, 79, Shares Wisdom About Getting Into Heaven
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 05:34 PM
‘Wo mere sath pehle din se thi… I was married even before my first release’; Suniel Shetty on foundation of his long, successful marriage
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:30 PM
India’s sovereign AI models find early takers among healthcare, education institutions
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:22 PM
Comment of the Week: 'More Should Really Be Said About How Relentlessly, Berserkly Weird...'
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:20 PM
Trump's first surgeon general comes out to derail current nominee as 'unqualified'
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:18 PM
Canoe Financial LP Trims Stake in Elevance Health, Inc. $ELV
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:16 PM
Cash In This Weekend With Over 100 Tech Deals From Apple, LG, Samsung, and More at Amazon's Big Spring Sale
- health
- Mar 29, 2026, 12:16 PM

About FHMnews

What is FHMnews?

FHMnews is the result of a rebellion that transcended frustration. Look around you. As PK puts it, the people in this circle think one thing, say another, and do another. We shook up all three, confined within one circle, and decided to write as they think and speak. News, views, and everything beyond.

FHMnews is the country's first "new age" English news website. It's modern in its language, attitude, and news standards. It features selected news stories from the day, but with 360-degree coverage. It offers a complete report and analysis of each story, along with additional features like quizzes, polls, memes, and videos.

FHMnews Ltd.

E-43, Phase 8
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar,
Punjab, 160071

Get In Touch With Us

After becoming a mum, anxiety and OCD ran my life – here’s how I turned my mental health around - FHMnews

After becoming a mum, anxiety and OCD ran my life – here’s how I turned my mental health around

STRONG LIKE MUM: New motherhood can be overwhelmingly joyful, and overwhelmingly difficult. Strong Like Mum founder Shakira Akabusi recounts her own battle w...

Related Posts

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend

Trump: Direct, indirect Iran talks 'doing extremely well,' deal could be soon

Alex Duong, ‘Blue Bloods’ actor and comedian, dead at 42

Trump, 79, Shares Wisdom About Getting Into Heaven

‘Wo mere sath pehle din se thi… I was married even before my first release’; Suniel Shetty on foundation of his long, successful marriage

India’s sovereign AI models find early takers among healthcare, education institutions

Comment of the Week: 'More Should Really Be Said About How Relentlessly, Berserkly Weird...'

Trump's first surgeon general comes out to derail current nominee as 'unqualified'

Canoe Financial LP Trims Stake in Elevance Health, Inc. $ELV

Cash In This Weekend With Over 100 Tech Deals From Apple, LG, Samsung, and More at Amazon's Big Spring Sale

About FHMnews

What is FHMnews?

FHMnews Ltd.

Get In Touch With Us

About

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Contact Us

Feedback

Sitemap