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‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it

‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it

Published: April 28, 2026 · The Guardian

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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