New mum here, joining you all

[Elski]

Hi All

I'm joining you all so just wanted to say hello

Bit of background - had emet for approx 23yrs now (I'm 33) but it's got terrifyingly bad since having my daughter, 14 weeks ago. I'm already dreading all the SV's she'll get at nursery/school and am spending the majority of my day obsessing about it which is seriously getting me down. The thought of looking after her (if I'm even able to bring myself to do that) then spending days in purgatory, waiting to come down with it myself, is unbearable. Sometimes I wonder how/why I even had a baby as the fear is so crippling. It's heartbreaking to think like that. I feel like this phobia totally ruins my life.

We're a sorry old bunch aren't we

[olschesky]

congrats on the baby! hopefully you will find some help here on dealing with children when they are s.....who knows you may be great with it! i'm sure your hormones are in overdrive right now and that will cause anxiety.....

you will be great

[tman563]

Welcome! You've found a great community hear to discuss with and share with you in your sorrows and joys. Enjoy

[shootingstar]

Welcome elski
I'm glad you found this site. It will help you alot!

You are definately not alone on your thoughts!! I feel exactly the same way & I am also struggling with my emet alot more since having my kids. As much as I absolutely adore them I am also very afraid of them & it is such a horrible feeling to feel that way with your own children.

Just remember you are doing great!!
You have just had a baby which is a big thing & even more to be an emet mum, so don't be too hard on youself xx

Take care x