Anyone else riddled with anxiety?

[lissyxxx]

I’ve always been anxious but since having my son it’s through the roof. It’s normal as I love him so of course will always worry

but I always panic. I don’t trust him with anyone else really, do trust him with his dad / my DH but do everything myself as I feel it’s the right way

For example at a family meal the other week MiL went to the outdoor play area with him and his 2 cousins, I went out after because I felt sick not having him in my sight where I knew he was safe

and even for a second I couldn’t see him I asked her did she know where he was and she didn’t and I thought to myself that shows you can’t look after him

i feel awful I sound horrible but I just cannot stop panicking I’m always worried and I don’t want it rubbing off on him

Yes, also since having my first child. I totally relate to what you’re saying. You aren’t “awful” or “horrible.”

Have you been to your GP, OP? I had some CBT and while I didn’t find it all useful, it opened my eyes to how common it is among mums so I felt less judgemental of myself.

How old is your son? To be fair, your MIL (or anyone) should know where he is if they’re taking care of him.

Something is wrong with your nervous system. It can be for varied reasons. Speak to your GP and tell them how it feels.

Yes they’ve got me on a waiting list as they said it’s evident I have anxiety I just need some talking therapy. And I hope it helps as it’s so hard day to day to be so scared all the time

evrruone just sees me as a helicopter parent and so paranoid - I just love him so much hence why I worru

and yes I agree, DH says I’m harsh on his mum but I think she can be a bit careless but again unsure if that’s because I like to be the only person caring for DS. DH is probably getting sick of me now because I worry constantly and we don’t get time alone as I don’t send our son out etc

It's natural to worry about our children but if it starts impacting on your life that is when you need to get help. Would you let your husband take him out without you? How old is your son?

Yes absolutely, I had a difficult pregnancy too so it made it so much worse. Also nobody told me about the health anxiety you can get after having a baby. Agree with PP that if it starts impacting your life you must try and get some help. Sending hugs, anxiety is a little bastard x