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Am I irrational? Health anxiety before big events

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namechange9374 · 27/01/2023 14:30

I have two young DC. One of which needs inhalers and when he does pick up bugs can get quite poorly, we have had to visit hospital a number of times. We went through a particular bad stage especially during lockdowns when he was ill constantly and would not be seen by doctors until he ended up in hospital. Hence now he is on inhalers.
Since then my anxiety is so high about us picking up bugs. I get so angry when I meet family /friends only to find out they have a cold/cough and not bothered to tell me. It has now got to the point where I don't want to go anywhere for weeks before a big event or holiday in case one of us picks something up.
I know I can't live my life avoiding people. Anyone experienced this? Any advice?

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mamabear715 · 27/01/2023 14:38

I can imagine. :-(
I'd insist on family & friends letting me know, but I don't think there's too much you can do, other than that.. do you still wear masks in public places?

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