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Anyone else get super anxious when their kids are with someone else?

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MaddenA · 02/04/2024 16:52

Lone parent to 5yo. Waiting for my son to be dropped back to me. Sister who is usually very punctual is non contactable and 50 mins late dropping him back. Starting to feel anxious. Very grateful that she's taken him today but worried something has happened. He was meant to have a play date and she knows this. Normal worry or would you tend to just assume she's lost her phone/somethings delayed her and shrug it off?

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pavillion1 · 02/04/2024 16:54

Hmmm would she normally let you know if running late ?

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MaddenA · 02/04/2024 16:55

pavillion1 · 02/04/2024 16:54

Hmmm would she normally let you know if running late ?

Yes and always answers her phone. No idea where she is.

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itFeelsLikeSummer · 02/04/2024 16:55

I am like this but I suffer from anxiety and I really need to speak to my GP as I can get in a state sometimes about it. My DS has just started high school and the worry I have around it is crippling, even though he is fine. When he was younger I used to try to avoid him going to his friends because of my anxiety and like you if they were not back when they said or if his friends parent didn't reply to say how he was my anxiety was uncontrollable.

There will be an explanation but I totally understand

YouwouldthinkIhavemoresense · 02/04/2024 16:57

Oh the worry is horrible. I have horrendous anxiety so this would worry me too. Am sure it’s all okay though. Try and keep yourself busy and distracted.

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MaddenA · 02/04/2024 16:57

itFeelsLikeSummer · 02/04/2024 16:55

I am like this but I suffer from anxiety and I really need to speak to my GP as I can get in a state sometimes about it. My DS has just started high school and the worry I have around it is crippling, even though he is fine. When he was younger I used to try to avoid him going to his friends because of my anxiety and like you if they were not back when they said or if his friends parent didn't reply to say how he was my anxiety was uncontrollable.

There will be an explanation but I totally understand

I don't think I suffer as badly as this. I've barely thought about it all day. It is just a feeling of being out of control, not being able to contact her and then catastrophising.

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Original poster
MaddenA · 02/04/2024 17:03

An hour late now

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AthenaWhite · 02/04/2024 17:07

What time is his play date?

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MaddenA · 02/04/2024 17:08

AthenaWhite · 02/04/2024 17:07

What time is his play date?

Was meant to be at 4:30 at the park

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NuffSaidSam · 02/04/2024 17:11

In this circumstance, I would worry. I think anyone would. Hope you hear from her soon.

CarrotCake01 · 02/04/2024 17:16

I'm the same. Lone parent to a girl the same age and I get so nervous when other people are looking after her.

Had the same thing happen to me too once where a family member was taking her out for a little bus trip then were like, an hour coming back and wouldn't answer their phones. There had been an accident and the traffic was all jammed up. They were 2 and a half hours late in the end!

But my DD was fine and I'm sure your DS will be too!

PeloMom · 02/04/2024 17:18

I’d be worried in your shoes too. Is there anyone living with her/ near her you can call to check on her (although I’d hope she’s on the way to you)?

Jessforless · 02/04/2024 17:19

Yes I am completely like this. Is there someone else you can call who might know where she is?

pavillion1 · 02/04/2024 17:34

any news op ?

TeaWithHobnobs · 02/04/2024 22:16

Is everything OK now @MaddenA ? Hope all is well now.

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