Worrying something bad going to happen. Am I going insane?

[StormsDontLastForever]

Have suffered with depression and anxiety on and off for years. I am currently on 40mg of citralopram a day.

Recently I feel like I am constantly feeling like bad things are going to happen. I worry about dd 24/7, when she is at school I worry she will fall and get injured, at lunchtime she may choke on something, if she's out playing she will get hit by a car (god forbid all of the above). When dh is at work and I hear an ambulance I worry it's for him. I worry that I have an illness that I don't yet know about and I'm going to die. That is only some of my worry's, there are a lot more and this is everyday.

Aibu to think this isn't normal? Am I going insane?? Or is this just normal when you are a mother? That you naturally worry a lot more? Please help with any advice.

I posted this 5 mins ago but it's not showing on my app anymore so don't think it posted first time.

I saw your first post and replied. Here it is again in case you can't see it Have you considered having CBT? Your description sounds very similar to the intrusive thoughts and anxiety I used to have. I also have been on citalopram and found it helpful. But I honestly think the CBT helped me have the tools to challenge these types of thoughts.
I'll be honest and say I still do have anxiety and thoughts like these, but it's less frequent and I feel I can cope better when I use the strategies suggested by my therapist.
It's horrible and exhausting. But it is possible to feel better. Hope you do soon OP

@amaretto83 I can't see my other post anywhere but thank you so much for replying. Will speak to my gp about the cbt and I would even pay for it privately as I am so so desperate not to feel like this any longer. It's such a horrible experience and I pity anyone that feels the same. Good news that the cbt has worked for you & you are feeling a bit better. Fingers crossed you can combat the rest of you're anxiety soon 🤞🏼 xx

I had this for years, it’s the anxiety. Speak to your GP, you may need to change your dosage. And I agree CBT was game changing

Thank you. It really is horrible. Definitely worth asking your GP about it. I also found it really helped just to verbalise it and talk to someone. I'm a lot better than I was, so I definitely recommend it. Best of luck to you. Hope you feel well soon. Take care

Some level is worry is normal, but I honestly believe that goes beyond the 'normal' level of worry.

It certainly doesn't mean you're going insane, it sounds like your anxiety is getting on top of you and you may need to adjust your medication

I've been worrying for 19 years and 3 months.