Health anxiety relating to children. Anyone else?

[AnAverageMum]

I have 3 young children & currently, awful anxiety one of them is going to get an awful illness and/or die.

It’s been very difficult recently, with the weather changing and all the germs that come with it. I haven’t really had 100% healthy children in weeks & my anxiety has absolutely peaked, to the point of pacing/not sleeping/vomiting.

Whenever one of my children cries/complains about a pain my heart is in my mouth. I’m not dramatic in my response but do check they’re ok a lot and know they are going to pick up on my worries.

I’ve had 4 doctors & 3 hospital visits in the last few months between them. All very real illnesses but potential over worrying on my part.

I’ve referred myself for CBT & am not on any medication as of yet. Does anyone else suffer with this?

Thanks

Yes I had this terribly when my kids were little. I would be beside myself too if they mentioned pain. It's an exhausting form of anxiety but I am a lot bit better now they are older.

I think general lack of sleep really didn't help.

I have this terribly too. I just try my best to live with it. And rationalise. Oh and I take citalopram.

Before I had my boy I had HA relating to me.

I have this too. And about myself and DH. I think it started when DH was admitted to the high dependency unit with pneumonia. CBT didn't work, I don't know how to ask/think I'm being dramatic to ask for medication, so I just cope.

Sorry you both have suffered but nice to not feel alone.

I have a feeling it will get better when they’re older too (I’m hopeful anyway) They're very young. All under 5…

@ItsTheTreasure there is usually a health/trauma trigger, sorry you’re going through it. It’s exhausting & awful. I’m sorry to hear CBT didn’t work, but please keep asking for help if you feel you’re not coping. X

@AnAverageMum hi! This is a really old thread but I’m desperately searching through old posts to try and get help and advice to cope with my horrible worries over my children’s health. Im finding it really hard. Did you ever find anything to help you? Xx

I found The Thrive Program very helpful (can google it) for anxiety. You dont have to live with this. Good luck. X

@MrsBCooper hi! Sorry I’ve only just seen your message. I’m afraid not… I still do it now and havent sought any help! Terrible! But sympathise.