To ask for professional help with anxiety?

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I’ve always been anxious but since the birth of DD 6 months ago it’s much worse and focuses around my children being ill. In currently wide awake with DD who has a cough. I’ve self diagnosed her in my head with all sorts of things and am watching her breathing like a hawk. I can’t stop fearing the worse but my DH won’t let me get medical advice for her tonight for a cough when she doesn’t have a temperature and also has a runny nose as it’s clearly just a cold.

I can’t rhink straight, am an always worrying about my children getting ill, but I’m worried about seeking professional advice for fear they then won’t believe me next time DC are ill and will think I’m just some neurotic mother.

If it’s got the point where it’s overwhelming, then you should see your GP. Medication might help and so might CBT.

Mental health care is provided by different people to physical health so you can see them and it won't overlap.

CBT is brilliant for anxiety and you'll skip the waiting list. Do it!

Just self refer to your local iapt service.

I have horrific health anxiety and I strongly encourage you to see your gp. I’m on meds which helps but I’ll always be paranoid about this stuff (currently having a panic attack as I feel sick and have a dreadful vomiting phobia. Thankfully mumsnet is a great distraction). Best advice I can give you though is,no matter what,keep away from Dr Google! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve diagnosed myself and judging by the symptoms I’ve had,should have been dead months ago! Best of luck to you x