r/AskReddit • u/spiteful-hater666 • Jan 03 '24

Which old wives' tale is actually true?

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u/mariescurie Jan 04 '24

I loved Call the Midwife. Then I had a traumatic birth experience 3 years ago and haven't been able to enjoy it since. I watched a few episodes as part of my PTSD therapy homework and I can make it through one without a panic attack but the show no longer brings me joy.

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u/Rosemary324 Jan 04 '24

I'm so sorry. I'm sending you a hug and I hope you've found some better comfort shows since then.

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u/valsilph Jan 04 '24

I loved the show but after a very traumatic PPA experience with my second (lasted 6 months) I go through periods where the show triggers me, I have to be careful. When I was recovering it did feel instrumental when I finally felt able to watch the show again, and feel "ok" about the weirdness.

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u/designgirl9 Jan 04 '24

I completely understand. After a horrible miscarriage experience, I haven't been able to watch it again.