So anxious when my children are poorly

[Lemonandlime123]

Does anybody else get completely overwhelmed with anxiety when their children are ill? And if so, how do you keep it in check?

As soon as one of mine is unwell my mind starts racing and I can't help but think of the worse case scenario. I find it really hard to be rational.

I take medical advice and follow my gut instinct - that's the best I can do for my children.

I relate, @Lemonandlime123 - I focus on practicalities and use the NHS website as my guide (as in, when to seek medical advice etc.)

It's really hard. We fought so hard to have DD and I can't believe we've been so lucky. I can't shake the feeling she's going to be taken away from us and every time she's ill I think "this is it . . . "

It's awful and I hate thinking like this; I have to focus really hard and concentrate on being rational.