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Does being a mum mean worrying forever?

127 replies

mcrlover · 24/03/2026 23:40

DD (baby) is at the end of recovering from a sick bug, and it has been such a stressful few days. Finally she's asleep and I have so much residual stess. She started nursery a few months ago so is still catching everything. I am finding it so stressful and anxiety-inducing. Feels like I'm in a constant stress loop that she's healthy and safe.

Is being a mum this stressful all the time (YANBU) or does the stress and worry get better (YABU)?

OP posts:
Berlinlover · 24/03/2026 23:48

I am child free by choice but the phrase “you’re only as happy as your least happy child” always reminds me I made the right decision.

ToadRage · 24/03/2026 23:45

I don't have kids myself but my Mum said having kids made her a full time worrier. She probably worries about my brother more than me, he lives alone, has learning difficulties and is very trusting whereas she knows my husband will always take care of me.