Hi all.
Just wanted to pop and see if anyone can relate. I have an 8year old DD and since she was born I have had awful anxiety about anything happening to her ( as all parents do ) but mine is quite overwhelming to the point even now I very rarely let anyone else look after her, I worry sick about her getting lost / hurt / sick etc etc I know this all sounds normal parenting but even if I hear her cough in my head I’m literally thinking here we go and feel myself planning for her to be struck down with a cold. Any time she is unwell I go into overdrive, fight or flight! Literally think the worst.
I thought it would get easier but it’s not. I have spoke to counsellors but they didn’t seem to be much help! I didn’t fancy taking antidepressants again as I found when I was on them it was a case of lights on no one is home!
I just want to know that I’m not alone and any support would be very grateful. Thank you x