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Struggling mentally

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MaBee91 · Today 12:00

I’m a mum of a 2-year-old and I’ve been really struggling mentally lately.

I’ve always had anxiety growing up, but over the last 3 years it has become much more intense. I wake up most mornings with a sick feeling in my stomach and a sense of dread, like something bad is going to happen. I worry about the future alot...

I overthink a lot, especially around responsibility, getting things wrong, or feeling like I could get into trouble. It makes me constantly seek reassurance and feel like I need certainty before I can relax.

I’ve been questioning whether this is severe anxiety, OCD traits, or just being completely overwhelmed, and it’s been really hard.

I just wanted to ask if any other mums have experienced something similar or felt this way before. I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice 🤍

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Eyesopenwideawake · Today 12:09

Have a Google of Cortisol Awakening Response, a natural spike of "get your arse out of bed" hormone which, if you aren't aware of it, can feel a lot like anxiety. Simply knowing that it's normal can stop it being a problem.

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