Illness anxiety

Does anyone else get super anxious when their little one is unwell? I feel like I can just about function because I worry so much. My little one is at nursery so often picks up colds but she’s had 2 bad ones in the past 3 weeks with fever and not being herself etc and I feel like I’ve aged 20 years. Does anyone have any choice tips?

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Yes, I actually have CBT for this (and other anxieties). It makes me so anxious I can’t take care of her and I feel like the worst mother, I isolate myself and stop eating and drinking for days 😔 the therapy has definitely helped in a lot of ways. Happy for you to message me and I can share a few exercises they get me to do x

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Yes I’m the exact same. It’s just awful. My little girl has just started nursery and I’m so worried about what she’s going to pick up

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