Tell me I’m being daft please

[Badgerthebodger]

I know I’m probably being deeply silly but I’ve gone all jittery and am thinking stupid things. We’re off on holiday today and due to my disability I can’t travel far in the car, so I’m on the train and DH and toddler DS are driving down. I just can’t shake the thought that something is going to happen to them which I do mostly know is silly but I’m struggling to shake the thought. Does anyone else get like this? I don’t often but oh my goodness I can’t hold think up some terrible events.

(Kind) kicks up the bum welcome please

Most people have fleeting negative thoughts about something awful happening to loved ones when faced with similar circumstance as your in.

Trying not to dwell on it or letting it make you feel very anxious can be difficult to overcome but try to focus ahead on the nice things you will be doing on your holiday.

Replacing negative ‘videos’ in your mind with happy ones is a way of daydreaming that will help you overcome your fears.

Just gonna send you a big hug instead. I get these kind of intrusive thoughts.

All I can suggest is speaking to them out loud to reassure yourself everything will be fine.

Make sure DH keeps you updated and in contact when he stops for breaks

Have an amazing holiday x

I’m trying to focus on the crossword instead. I don’t normally get anxious about anything but I think it’s the fact that we’re not together that’s setting me off. DH is narky this morning as well and I just feel more worried than I should. God. Sometimes I wish you could take your brain out and have a word with it

I get this too. I hate watching DH drive off with our kids in the car! I ask him to text me when they arrive (or if they're taking a break on a longer journey, and then attempt to distract myself.

I get horrible scenarios in my head at times, and always say to myself "Because you've thought it, it won't happen."