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Intrusive thoughts

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lreddab · 31/12/2022 15:38

When my LO was born I used to have horrible thoughts of falling down the stairs when carrying him, hated going on the motorway as I was adamant we would be in a crash etc

This seemed to have gradually fizzled out as time went on. He's now almost 2 and today we were walking up a busy road and he was wearing his reins. He was happily running along and was safe, not at the road side (super wide path) and I was hugely in control of the situation. In my head I thought "imagine if he ran out and the reins slipped out of my hands" and I've got myself all worked up and upset since and can't get the image from my head.

Is there something wrong with me? I am generally anxious about most things but try to keep it internal but I'm really scaring myself. This can't be normal?

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propacrimbo · 31/12/2022 15:54

Intrusive thoughts in motherhood are normal and nature's way of keeping you alert for danger and your child safe. However if they are distressing you or affecting you, speak to your GP as there are medications that can help ❤️

Aquamarine1029 · 31/12/2022 16:02

Intrusive thoughts are a 100% normal manifestation due to anxiety.

lreddab · 31/12/2022 16:06

I wonder if I need to speak to someone about the continuous anxiousness

I tried therapy after he was born but found myself playing it down as I was worried they would think I was incapable of looking after him. It seems to come in waves. I've felt "ok" for a while but I can see if creeping up again and I don't really know how to manage it

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