So as to not drip feed, I should start by saying around 4 weeks ago I realised we had some carpet moths under our bed due to wool carpets. I was so disgusted as I am a very clean person! I am almost certain I have managed to get rid of this issue, but since then I have became obsessed with cleanliness and bugs. It doesn’t help that I’m nearly 38 weeks pregnant and on maternity leave so I find most of my days are spent cleaning/inspecting things for bugs or wiggly things that shouldn’t be there.
I have also been fairly itchy, which I am being monitored by the hospital for the itching and have been prescribed chloramphenamine and some cream. Of course the itching doesn’t help as I’m now convinced we have bed bugs. I’ve got no reason to believe this is true as I have literally inspected every inch of the mattress and bedding, but I feel like I am obsessing over it and every time I am itching in bed, I’m inspecting the bedding again. I feel like discovering the carpet moths has planted a seed in my head for all other types of infestations.
I’m worried that this behaviour could lead to something slightly more serious, especially now I’m not working so have more time on my hands. Or should I assume when the baby arrives these issues in my head will have disappeared?