Obsessive thoughts about microplastics

[SparklingJoyous]

Hi

Don't really know where to start with this. I watched a documentary recently on the environment and I am having obsessive thoughts around plastics and cancer. Each day it is something new.

Like a couple of days ago I read that my moisturiser is carcinogenic because it contains SPF in it?

And yesterday I read that there are a large amount of cancer causing chemicals in cosmetics, and I read that baby is seriously affected by microplastics while in utero. And I started panicking because I wore so much makeup when pregnant to brighten my dull skin. A full face basically, everyday and I didn't even think about the damage this could cause while I was pregnant. I am now scared my baby will get cancer and it will all be my fault.

Today I read that carpets are highly toxic and carcinogenic and I am now considering changing my vacuum cleaner and I am worried because my daughter has been doing tummy time on these floors.

I am second guessing everything, for example when I drink water from the tap (is that even safe?) What do I even use to drink out of it? If the glasses are contaminated with plastic from the washing up liquid and the sponges.

Plastic is used in everything and it is just stressing me out.

I am also very concerned about UPF and trying to eat as natural as possible so I am checking food labels all the time and running out of money

How do I make small changes to my home to make me feel safer? How do I stop stressing about this??

You need to see your GP as a first step.

There are no long term studies on the affects of micro plastics. You need to stop obsessing about them because ATM there's no solid evidence they cause harm.

Go and see your GP.

I think you are brave posting this OP 💐 you know that this level of worrying isn’t normal, please go and see your GP.

Absolutely see your GP OP. Yes, there's a lot of scary mis/information out there but you've identified yourself that these are obsessive rather than typical/healthy thoughts. I have been there with health and other fears. It sucks but therapy can and will help you. Get help for your sake and that of your baby. Lots of love. You'll be OK x

My son started out like this with just small worries but his focus was germs, he started at age 6. He is now 14 and has crippling OCD and our lives are a living nightmare. The current phase we are in is horrific. Please do not let this take hold of you, whether that is making a concrete choice to returning to your original way of thinking (millions of women wear makeup while pregnant), not reading and researching these topics anymore or visiting the GP if you feel you need help with this.
I wish you the best of luck

Look OP I used to worry about things like plastics & chemicals but I don't see the point anymore because now i have to take medication for mental illness that can cause physical illness like diabetes type 2 & heart problems as a side effect plus it's slowed down my metabolism so I'm overweight. Plus we may get nuked next week or you may have a car accident hopefully not.

I think though that obsessive thoughts are difficult for you to live with and your gp can help you (just don't read the side effects of any meds they give you as it will only worry you!!)
You can also get therapy for obsessive thought patterns i believe.

I can understand your thinking
l don’t think there is much you can do about the past - but you can make changes now. I too, have become concerned about the amount of chemicals and micro plastics we are subjected to.
l have decided to start small and try and find natural cleaning products. I’m very fond of j cloths and washing up sponges but have yet to find an alternative that l can keep clean ( when the others got a bit yuk l just threw them away but that’s hardly good for the environment)
Dont be hard on yourself- everyone can’t do everything, but everyone can do something about the environment we live in.
That said, don’t let these thoughts overcome you - see your Dr if they are affecting your life or those around you. Once things are back in perspective, you can just do your bit. Sending love