To think my GP would laugh at me (anxiety over love for DC)

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So iv name changed for this because it's a bit pathetic really...

When I was mid teens i suffered badly with depression & anxiety and was on meds, managed to get myself of them at 18-19 then started seeing my DH moved in etc and got pregnant. No problems through out pregnancy or afterwards in terms of low mood.

I have noticed over the last two years that I have very severe anxiety when it comes to my DD & DH (& baby on the way) I'm constantly panicking that one of us is going to die or get very ill, especially my DD... I often sit looking at her and think about something happening to her and I just start crying (like right now writing this) it's to the point were I feel constantly anxious about it, when it's really bad it is all I think about!

I honestly feel like Iv had such a 'lucky life' in terms of loss that something bad is going to happen, they are all I 'have' in the world and I feel like sometimes I can't enjoy my life because I'm constantly panicking...

AIBU to talk to my GP about this? Or will they fob me of... I always constantly worry that if my past problems are brought up Social services could be called or they might think I need help even though the health visitor says my DD is a very happy healthy toddler it really worries me

Sorry if this post is a drip feed or long

Please speak to your midwife and/or GP. This anxiety in pregnancy is common and can be helped. Best wishes x

They will not fob you off. Anxiety is exactly what you describe. A fear of the worst happening, as well as struggling to stop or control that worry.
Have you thought about CBT? I know this worked amazingly for me.
Definitely get this sorted though, it sounds like it’s cropping for you!

You should speak to your GP. Your anxiety isn't at all unusual as anxiety goes but it can be crippling and make life miserable for you so you should definitely seek help.

It's not pathetic, I guarantee that your doctor will have seen lots of people who have anxiety over the same things you do. Go and discuss it with them and they will be able to help.

Also, please know that a lot of people have the same kinds of worries and thoughts about their family at times that you have. They just won't have them so often or so severely that it affects their daily life and enjoyment of their family. With help you can get to have a 'normal' level of worry about your family.

I have a relative who has had anxiety to do with this exact thing. It really helped her when her GP told her that serious illnesses in children and young adults are really quite rare.

Absolutely go see your doctor they will not laugh at you, anxiety is taken seriously and I'm in no way a doctor but it sounds like you might have a bit of OCD or something similar, either way definitely seek help with this as it could just get worse as time goes on

Anxiety. I was the same and thought it was just part of my personality. Then I got treated for PND and a wonderful side effect of that was being freed from that anxiety. It's not normal OP and you can get help to live without it.

I've had this and my doctor was amazing. Go and see your GP, they won't laugh at you. You've got anxiety and you need help - there's no shame in that!

Just asked my partner who’s a gp and he says it’s a very common anxiety, nothing to be embarrassed about and to go get some support from your doctor. Also said that SS would only be considered for MH issues in the mum if there was evidence that the kid was at risk of neglect/harm, but that’s clearly not the case for you.

Anxiety is horrible. I wouldn't worry about SS, I have 3DC two under 5 and a bipolar/PTSD diagnosis, never reported and I am always honest and ask for help when I need it.

Pregnancy can make conditions worse, there is medication and/or counselling/CBT if you would rather not take medication in pregnancy.

Thank you all so much for the reply's, I really appreciate you all taking the time do so, I will book an app with my GP & see what they say. I have had CBT in the past but it was more focused on my depression.

Don't be embarrassed...GPs are there to help you.

💐 for you xx