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Bigglebiggle · 10/06/2023 20:41

Always been up and down with my mental health including anxiety. However when I had DD nearly 3 years ago my mental health has never been better, things that used to stress / worry me seemed irrelevant and alongside a healthier lifestyle I've never been happier, except for one issue.

My biggest fear is my daughter being alone and scared which I guess is a fear for most parents, however it's starting to impact on daily function. I don't want to fly incase something happens to me and she's alone, I don't like going to soft play as I can't see her at all times and someone may take her, then she will be alone and scared, I'm over Caution with locking doors so no one can come in / she can't go out. I guess this isn't unreasonable behaviour and it's just being sensible and cautious.

However, daughter is still cosleeping, DH wants her to start sleeping in her own bed and i know really she should, but while she is in with me i know she is safe. I fear her being in her own room as what if someone breaks in and takes her, what if there is a fire, what if there is some massive unlikely natural disaster and shes all alone. I dont fear death, just DD needing me and me not being there. Is this a normal fear which will fade as she spends more time in her own room or should i really speak to a professional about this??

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rubyslippers · 10/06/2023 20:44

The fears you’re talking about have tipped from usual worries to intrusive / irrational so yes, I would suggest speaking to a professional

locking doors isn’t unusual - most of us do it but not because we fear a kidnapping

You’ve recognised your feelings may need attention so I think you should seek some help

Bigglebiggle · 10/06/2023 20:48

I think deep down I know its irrational, hence why I haven't spoken to anyone about it in RL

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rubyslippers · 10/06/2023 21:16

But you can’t help those thoughts
I am sure people in RL would be sympathetic.

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