Trying to relax and not succeeding...tips?

[sdd]

My anxiety is through the roof. After school last week when all of the kids were v on the floors and now my son had a fever for 48 hours and now diarrhea. I just can't relax. My muscles hurt, I feel like crying at the drop of a hat and my stomach is a mess. I know I won't sleep tonight as I'll be waiting for either myself of one of the others of us to start with the sv symptoms.

I have tried going into my room by myself and relaxing by reading a book, but that didn't work as my baby had another dirty diaper after a few minutes and my husband brought him to me so I could change it. It wasn't bringing my anxiety down much anyway, but as soon as I saw more d from my son, I started getting more anxious again anyway.

Any tips on what I can do? My son will be going to bed soon, but I am so worried that he will v after he goes to sleep (why do they always seem to do it then anyway?) that I don't know how I will relax.

[ashley11]

Hi, I hope you are feeling better! I understand how you feel though. Do you have a favorite movie you like? I like to be by myself and watch HGTV and I look on my iPhone (mostly this site) and eventually I fall asleep. I also chew peppermint gum and have a glass of water and ginger ale I sip on both and it relaxes me. I hope this helped and I hope you are feeling better!

[jab788]

You're in a situation that would be stressful for anyone. But you are going to be just fine

Try doing something that will really occupy your mind. Reading and TV only works for me for so long because eventually my mind just starts to wander anyway. I like to do crossword puzzles because it forces me to think about something else. If I'm thinking about the puzzle, I'm not thinking about my stomach, or my fears, or anything else really. I also look for trivia games or apps that will keep my brain occupied. Oh, and Pinterest. Look at pretty things on Pinterest, and I bet you'll start feeling better.

And breathe No matter what happens, you will get through this! It will be over soon. Remember, you are stronger and bigger than the phobia. You can gain control of your own mind. Be strong!