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Health anxiety

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Krimson · 07/12/2022 16:38

I have a very anxious personality as it is but recently have developed a total fear of becoming ill myself and how I'd cope looking after my baby. I fear so much getting a cold and lately it's all I think about. Is this normal? How do you cope if you're ill with young children?

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Helena1993 · 07/12/2022 19:19

Do you have a partner to help?
I'm not as scared of you but I know when I get a cold things get really tough

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Krimson · 07/12/2022 20:17

I have a husband who is amazing and I am also pregnant which is probably not helping!

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Helena1993 · 08/12/2022 11:35

Relax you'll be fine! Are you prone to anxiety in general?

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AegonT · 08/12/2022 11:46

You just carry on with a cold. If breastfeeding you unfortunately shouldn't take decongestants but can take painkillers and nasal sprays. Tissues in every room, the car and your bag.

trrk · 08/12/2022 12:48

It’s no fun being sick while looking after a small baby but you manage because you have to. We had a miserable week or two when me, DH and 3 month old DD were all sick with a bad cold but it passed. If you’re really sick hopefully your partner can help. I imagine screen time would also play a big role once they are a bit bigger.

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