Not coping at all

[WorriedMumZZ]

my little boy (3) is constantly poorly. He has been poorly pretty much every week since Halloween and his latest illness is tonsillitis that 10 days of antib didn’t get rid of so he’s on a different course now. He’s been on the new course since Saturday night and he’s still getting temps and more symptoms!

I’ve always struggled with an anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. This progressed to panic disorder in early 2021 - I’ve spent the last nearly 2 years working on it and anything that comes my way health related either myself or a family member, it sends me spiralling. I am beside myself as to why he’s so poorly so often and why this doesn’t seem to be shifting. I’m a complete mess and no idea how I can settle myself and stop myself thinking the worst.

I guess I’m just after a hand hold. I feel very alone as my husband and family can get annoyed at times with my struggles, understandably 😣

Didn't want to read and run. You have my sympathy - both for having a sick little one and also suffering health anxiety. I am in the same situation. I have done CBT and counselling - it helped but I am easily knocked and this time of year is just awful for the relentless barage of illnesses and the subsequent worry/anxiety it induces. So although I'm sure it's not very helpful - know you are NOT alone. Share your issues with health anxiety with your doctor and above all don't be afraid to advocate for your child if you think he needs seen again. I've heard of many like him (including my 2 year old) - nothing serious, just one illness after another.