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Are my family being unreasonable

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DnVLittle · 09/10/2021 21:13

After having a traumatic birth in lockdown 2020 and moving into our home, I have become very anxious about everything.
Me n the partner have worked as a team to bring up a happy beautiful 1 year old.
Family have only seen her a handful of times, and some have never met her yet.
I work with the public so try n keep my distance from everyone, so me and my partner are fit and well for my daughter.
Family can very judgemental of how I look, dress, of my partner and how we are raising our child. It causes me to be anxious and now I have got to the stage that I might just cut them off completely for my sanity. Am I being selfish?

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LIZS · 09/10/2021 21:16

Are you sure you are not being oversensitive due to anxiety? If you see so little of them does it matter?

Shoxfordian · 09/10/2021 21:18

Are you doing anything to manage your anxiety? It’s hard to tell whether it’s you or your family being unreasonable but you can cut anyone off for any reason- it’s your choice

BlanketPiggy · 09/10/2021 21:18

Family can very judgemental of how I look, dress, of my partner and how we are raising our child if you are sure 100% it isn't you reading too much into what they say, then by all means reduce contact. You aren't seeing them much anyway though?

DnVLittle · 09/10/2021 21:23

I have good and bad days.
My partner has been very good and supported me.
As for cutting family off, well if they carry on I will.

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DnVLittle · 09/10/2021 21:25

B4 having my little one I didnt care about what people thought of us. I'm trying to think the same way again. I tell myself why am I worrying over them, I need to do what I want!

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Fallagain · 09/10/2021 21:26

Are you seek medical help for your anxiety?

DnVLittle · 09/10/2021 21:30

I have spoken to doctor and she suggest depression tablets.
I've been having flashbacks n feelings from my time in hospital. I had preeclampsia.
Had no visitors and stayed in hospital for just over a week.

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