Anxiety

So does anyone have crippling anxiety surrounding your kiddo? Mine is 2 now and I still get scared to death at the first sniffle or cough. I’m talking he’s sleeping in my bed and it’s every waking thought. I recently had allergies or caught a cold and I have been TERRIFIED he’ll catch it & need breathing treatments and all that stuff. Im talking as soon as I open my eyes I’m still checking the baby monitor to check his breathing. I’m on a low dose anxiety med but I feel like my anxiety has gotten worse the older he’s gotten instead of better. Any help?

Show your support

I would suggest maybe some counseling, so that it doesn’t get worse. Kids get sick and when they start school or daycare it can increase. It’s just normal part of life

I feel the anxiety 100% I'm a nervous wreck whenever my girl gets sick. Ugh just wanted to say you're not alone

I would up the dose. That’s no way to live and I say it from experience. I had anxiety before my son was born, but didn’t need meds. As soon as he was born I had the worst PPA and like you obsessed over every little thing. I went on meds and it’s the best decision I’ve med. I think therapy could definitely help, but I would talk to your provider who manages your medication.