So how is everyone feeling about the kids going back to school? I have been feeling very anxious about it. More specifically for my youngest who is 6. One of the reasons I feel like this is there is a child in the class who is always unwell. The mum always posts pictures of the child when they are not well, with captions saying oh they have been sick all night etc. I am an emetaphobe and germaphobe so these posts make me feel extremely anxious. I know people will say delete her (which I have done but she always adds me again, feels awkward as the kids are in same class), or unfollow but it makes no difference to be honest. She always sends the kids in too and doesn’t tend to follow the 48hr rule.
I know folk will say I am being irrational but when you are in the grip of anxiety or panicking about things it’s hard to get out of that mind frame. Does anyone else suffer from fears like this or can give any advice? Please be kind, I’ve not had a full night sleep in weeks from worry and I just need advice, not to be criticised. Thanks